Description
Archaic Punch-Marked Coinage from the Mauryan Janapada, Ashoka (3 Coins) – Silver Karshapana, each weighing approximately 3g, representing three different shapes/types. These coins cover two types from P.L. Gupta and T.R. Hardaker: Type 591 (x2), 1.Three people, 2. A peacock atop a pyramid of five-arched hills, 3. The "Steelyad" (balance) Type 586:1. Three people on three separate punches, 2. A quartered square with a thicker left side; from the top left corner springs a plant with three branches, each bearing three simple twigs, 3. An elephant atop a spider-like insect. Scarce
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