Punch Marked, attributed to Shakya Janapada, Silver 5 Shana, 6.34g,“Narhan Hoard” type, Uniface, Single bold punch in center, minute symbols around (Rajgor Series 33). Very fine+, scarce.
Suddodhana Father of the Lord Buddha was chief of Shakya’s. Their capital was known as Kapilavastu. Lumbini _ Vana the birth place of the Lord Buddha can be identified with Rummin _ Dei is located around 10 miles to the east of Kapilavastu.