Archaic Punch Marked, Attributed to Gandhara Janapada, Silver Bent Bar, 10.57g, “Early” ty

Archaic Punch Marked, Attributed to Gandhara Janapada, Silver Bent Bar, 10.57g, “Early” type, flat bar with wide flan, Two punches with radiating circles on either end of the bar on obverse (Rajgor Series 34). Deep bold punch. Extremely fine+, very rare in this grade. An example of India’s earliest coinage in exceptional condition, with near-complete impressions of the radiate symbols and an attractive curved bar shape. It is very difficult to get a ‘bent bar’ in such a remarkable condition.

Sold for ₹61,000

Auction: Auction #107 · Oswal Antiques · 2025-04-27 · Estimate: ₹ 8000 - ₹ 10000

Category: Ancient : Punch Marked

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