fragments; ceramic coin moulds. stack of 3 fragments, cemented together in antiquity. 2 visible surfaces. upper contains 2 partial round moulds with drain extending toward center from 1. base appears to contain a possible image in clay but no depression and a drain channel. it is not possible to determine the status of actual mould on other segments.
Donor:
Alfred Emerson and Bancroft Library (UC Berkeley)
Collection place:
Khokrakot Mound, Haryana State, India
Culture or time period:
Yaudheya confederation (500 BC–1200 AD)
Collector:
Alfred Emerson and B. Sahni
Collection date:
1938-05-12
Materials:
Ceramic (material)
Object type:
archaeology
Object class:
Coins (money)
Function:
7.5 Issued Currency and Associated Containers
Accession date:
October 5, 1987
Department:
Asia (except western Russia)
Dimensions:
diameter 9 centimeters
Comment:
From Dr. B. Sahni, Lucknow, India, as a token of high esteem. 5-12-1938.