Lot 3812

Description

Ancient India, a large album of issues from Kosala (2), Magadha (12), Mauryan Empire various rulers (38), Anga and other Kingdoms (4th century B.C.) punch marked, silver karshapanas, mostly large and roughly round, oblong round or oval (average 3 - 4 grams), all with assorted countermarks including banker's marks (cf.M.3854-4050 etc), noted also a short bent bar of 100 rattis from Taxila (M.4076), assorted copper (20) (cf.M.4280-4302, etc); various Kshaharata kings and Western Satraps, silver drachms various rulers from Nahapana (A.D. 105-124) to Gupta Successors (24); issues in copper (18) of Kushano-Sassanian, Nagas of Narwar (cf.M.4729-4753); in lead (20) of Ikshvakus of the Decan (cf.M.5060-5078); other dynasties in copper identified (6). Includes some with find oxidation attached, mostly fine - good very fine. (144)