Ahichchatra kingdom of Pancala
Bhadraghosh, c. 100-110 AD
AE double karshapana (20 mm, 20.56 g)
Obverse: Brahmi legend Bhadaghosasa; three Panchala dynastic symbols above
Reverse: Goddess Lakshmi standing facing on a lotus, with srivatsa to left
Ref: This heavy denomination is not recorded by Mitchiner (see MACW 4562 for a lower denomination)
Bhadraghosh is a rare ruler. This specimen has his complete name Bhadaghosasa visible.
Heavy Panchala coins are very hard to find. Our
coin weighs a massive 20 grams - the heaviest denomination issued!
Very Rare.
A similar specimen sold for CHF 3,400 in Leu Numismatik's Web Auction 25 (Lot 1317).