¼ Karshapana - Sunga Dynasty (300 BC - 100 BC) front ¼ Karshapana - Sunga Dynasty (300 BC - 100 BC) back
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¼ Karshapana - Sunga Dynasty 300 BC - 100 BC

 
Copper 1.51 g 12.22 mm
Description
Issuer
Shunga Empire (India (ancient))
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
300 BC - 100 BC
Value
¼ Karshapana
Currency
Karshapana (185 BC to 73 BC)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.51 g
Diameter
12.22 mm
Thickness
2.0 mm
Shape
Irregular
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#65209
Rarity index
82%

Reverse

Chaitya - Three arched hill with crescent above

Edge

Rough

Interesting fact

The ¼ Karshapana coin from the Sunga Dynasty was used as a medium of exchange in ancient India and was equivalent to one-fourth of a standard karshapana. It was made of copper and weighed 1.51 grams. Despite its small size, it was an important part of the ancient Indian economy and was used for everyday transactions.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (300 BC - 100 BC)  - - - - - -

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