Description :Trench: A-3, LxB-D= 4.40 x 2.55- 2.35 mts, Stratum: Layer 6 This is a baked clay mould for casting coin. The depression in the negative on its two sides depicts that it is probably a human figure standing direct and on its reverse side a lady face in third quarter profile shown wearing a royal hat with hairdo. Beautiful border with inscription adored the figure and the face and give prominence to the character. this coin moulds are used to cast currency purpose.
Source :Dept. of Archaeology, Govt. of Punjab, Chandigarh
Type :Terracotta
Received From :National Mission on Monuments and Antiquities
DC Field
Value
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Ghuram ( East Punjab )
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2018-08-16T09:25:32Z
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2018-08-16T09:25:32Z
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Trench: A-3, LxB-D= 4.40 x 2.55- 2.35 mts, Stratum: Layer 6 This is a baked clay mould for casting coin. The depression in the negative on its two sides depicts that it is probably a human figure standing direct and on its reverse side a lady face in third quarter profile shown wearing a royal hat with hairdo. Beautiful border with inscription adored the figure and the face and give prominence to the character. this coin moulds are used to cast currency purpose.
Government of India
