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Ancient India: Archaic silver punch-marked coin, Saurashtra region, attributed to 'Surashtra Janapad

Currency:INR Category:Coins & Paper Money / Indian Coins - Ancient Start Price:NA Estimated At:15,000.00 - 20,000.00 INR
Ancient India: Archaic silver punch-marked coin, Saurashtra region, attributed to 'Surashtra Janapad
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Archaic silver punch-marked coin, Saurashtra region, attributed to 'Surashtra Janapada', ¼ Karshapana, 'temple' type, (350-250 BC), listed in Van't Haaf but not listed in Rajgor, 0.81g. Obv: A building with an arched entrance and three finials on a curved roof, enclosed in a railing. Rev: Traces of elephant walking to left.

Very fine, Extremely rare.

Probably the earliest depiction of a sanctuary or temple on an Indian coin. Comparable images of Devayatanas are seen in Buddhist art such as relief panels from Sanchi.