Ancient ; Kaushambi city state (c. 2nd century BC), Copper, EXCEEDINGLY RARE IN SUCH GRADE

Description

Ancient ; Kaushambi city state (c. 2nd century BC), Copper,
Weight : 4.67 Grams ; EXCEEDINGLY RARE IN SUCH GRADE
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.Large Kausambi coins with the city’s name Kosambi are very rare. This is the earliest named issue of this ancient city. Extremely nice Grade having broad flan with the city’s name Kosambi clearly visible.

Note : Finest Specimen recorded so far in any catalogue.
Full legend ” KOSABI ” written above Elephant 🐘.