¼ Karshapana - Sunga Dynasty 200 BC - 100 BC
| Copper | 1.18 g | 13.5 mm |
| Issuer | Shunga Empire (India (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 100 BC |
| Value | ¼ Karshapana |
| Currency | Karshapana (185 BC to 73 BC) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.18 g |
| Diameter | 13.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Irregular |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#200887 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Reverse: 5-arched hill with tree on top, flanked by inverted taurines
Comment
Ref: NOT listed in PieperInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Karshapana coin from the Sunga Dynasty is that it features a unique blend of Indian and Greek architectural styles on its reverse side. The coin's reverse depicts a stupa, a dome-shaped structure commonly used in Buddhist and Hindu worship, surrounded by a railing that is reminiscent of Greek architectural elements. This fusion of styles reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred between ancient India and Greece during the Sunga period.
