Archaic Silver Punch Marked, Saurashtra region, attributed to Surashtra Janapada, 1/4 Kars

Archaic Silver Punch Marked, Saurashtra region, attributed to Surashtra Janapada, 1/4 Karshapana, 0.78g, “Temple” type, Obv: A building with an arched entrance and three finials on a curved roof, enclosed in a railing. Rev: Traces of a symbol (Listed in Van't Haaf but not listed in Rajgor). Very fine, exceedingly rare. This is probably the earliest depiction of a sacred sanctuary or temple (Devāyatana) on an Indian coin. Comparable images of Devayatanas are seen in Buddhist art such as relief panels from Sanchi. Chief architectural features of the building - such an elongated and most likely a

Sold for ₹3,07,500

Auction: Auction #111 · Oswal Antiques · 2026-04-19 · Estimate: ₹ 15000 - ₹ 20000

Category: Ancient : Punch Marked

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