India, Mauryan Empire AR Karshapana. Circa late 3rd - early 2nd century BC. Peacock on arched hill / Three punches: peacock on arched hill, scales, three human figures. Gupta and Hardaker Series VII, 590; MACW 4245; HGC 12, 964. 3.34g, 15mm.
Very Fine.
From a private UK collection.
It has been suggested that the single punchmark with the three human figures could represent three forms of the deity Kartikeya (MACW) or perhaps three mythical heroes.