Watch List notes:

INDIA, Mauryan Empire. Karshapana (Silver, 14x14 mm, 3.33 g, 6 h), circa 2nd century BC. Three punches: three human figures, scales symbol, peacock standing to right on hill. Rev. Peacock standing to right on hill. Pieper 145. Light marks, otherwise, very fine.


There is some debate over the identification of the three human figures in the lower obverse punch. One compelling theory proclaims that they represent the mythical heroes of the Ramayana - Ram, Sita and Lakshman.