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½ Kakini - Ganpati Naga
| Copper | 1.15 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Naga dynasty of Narwar (Malwa Plateau) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200-340 |
| Value | Kakini (½) |
| Currency | Kakini (200-340) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.15 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Thickness | 2.93 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#33617 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 49% |
Comment
The Puranas state that there were nine rulers in the Naga family of Padmavati, but does not give either their names or their order of succession. One of them is Ganapati-naga. The coins of Ganapati-naga are much more common at Mathura than at Padmavati.The various Kings of the Nagas of Narwar issued coins of ¼, ½ and 1 kakini, from 5–15 mm in size and all issued in bronze. Designs were humped bull facing left, wheel peacock, trident and various other designs. The Nagas of Narwar occupied the region of Padmavati, Kantipuri, Mathura and Vidisha around the period of 200-340 AD. In this period there was substantial trade between India and Rome in spices, fabric and gold.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Kakini - Ganpati Naga coin is that it features an image of Lord Ganesha, also known as Ganpati, which is a rare depiction on ancient Indian coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (200-340) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Kakini - Ganpati Naga (200-340) coin.
