Description :Trench: DX-2, Stratum: Pit 2 sealed by Layer 2.
The coin mould is made of terracotta. The depression in the mould suggests a deity whose one hand is raised and other hand is placed on the waist. Depiction of pot on one side. Moreover,there is a group of devotees shown on other side. Surface is rough and colour is brick brown. Shape is round. The coin mould was used to cast coins for 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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Village: Sunet ( East Punjab )
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3rd to 4th c. A.D
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2018-08-13T07:27:50Z
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2018-08-13T07:27:50Z
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Trench: DX-2, Stratum: Pit 2 sealed by Layer 2.
The coin mould is made of terracotta. The depression in the mould suggests a deity whose one hand is raised and other hand is placed on the waist. Depiction of pot on one side. Moreover,there is a group of devotees shown on other side. Surface is rough and colour is brick brown. Shape is round. The coin mould was used to cast coins for currency purpose.
Government of India
