½ Karshapana (500 BC - 400 BC) front ½ Karshapana (500 BC - 400 BC) back
½ Karshapana (500 BC - 400 BC) photo
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½ Karshapana 500 BC - 400 BC

 
Silver 1.77 g -
Description
Issuer
City of Erikachha (Northern Madhya and Uttar Pradesh regions)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
500 BC - 400 BC
Value
½ Karshapana
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.77 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#215709
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Blank (uniface).

Interesting fact

The ½ Karshapana coin from the City of Erikachha is interesting because it was used as a form of currency during the ancient Indian civilization of the Northern Madhya and Uttar Pradesh regions, and it was made of silver, which was a valuable material at the time.