Ancient ; Kaushambi city state (c. 2nd century BC), Copper, Weight : 4.36 Grams ; Very Rare , Legend ” KOSABI ” written above Elephant
Ancient ; Kaushambi city state (c. 2nd century BC), Copper, Weight : 4.36 Grams ; Very Rare
Obv. an elephant standing left on a platform, flanked by Indradhavaja and Ujjaini symbol with complete Brahmi legend Kosambi above,
Rev.ornate tree-in-railing in center, 7 Arch hill , 4 orbed Ujaini symbol above and fish tank to right, unlisted in Mitchiner and Pieper.About Extremely Fine Very Rare. Large Kausambi coins with the city’s name Kosambi are very rare. This is the earliest named issue of this ancient city. A nice broad flan with the city’s name Kosambi clearly visible.
Note : Legend ” KOSABI ” written above Elephant
