Lot # 29 - Extremely Rare Lead Heavy Weight Coin of Pallavas of Kanchi.
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Start Price 30000 | Estimated Price 30000-35000 |
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Denomination | Lead Unit | Metal | Lead | |
Full Description: Pallavas of Kanchi (4-6 Century CE), Karur Region, Lead Unit, Heavyweight type, Obv: an upright bull facing right, in front of a motif resembling a flag mast, Rev: traces of a sprout and a vessel, 11.66g, 21.68mm, (Unlisted & Unpublished), choice very fine, Extremely Rare. Note: The weight of this coin is 2.5x heavier than standard lead Pallavas coins, which are usually 4.82gms. This weight is hitherto unknown. It is being offered for the first time in any auction. |