Description
Archaic Punch-Marked Coinage from the Magadha Janapada, Nanda Dynasty (c. 343-321 BCE) – Silver Karshapana, Dalmau Hoard, weighing 3.3g, Transitional Series. The obverse features five prominent punches: 1. A six-armed symbol, 2. The sun, 3. A rectangle enclosing a fish between two taurines, 4. A crescent with six dots, 5. Magnificent Elephant This coin is from Series II of P.L. Gupta and T.R. Hardaker, catalogue number 279a. Transitional Series, bridging Series I and Series II, is a relatively recent discovery compared to other series. It is rare to witness a coin from this transitional phase appearing in an auction after such a long time. Large Flan size, Very Rare
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