½ Shatamana (600 BC - 450 BC) front ½ Shatamana (600 BC - 450 BC) back
½ Shatamana (600 BC - 450 BC) photo
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½ Shatamana 600 BC - 450 BC

 
Silver 6.00 g -
Description
Issuer
Republic of Kuntala (Janapadas (pre-Mauryan))
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
600 BC - 450 BC
Value
½ Shatamana
Composition
Silver
Weight
6.00 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#215515
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Blank (uniface).

Comment

Ra-502/09

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Shatamana coin from the Republic of Kuntala is that it features a unique blend of ancient 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 series of arches and columns that are reminiscent of ancient Greek architecture. This blending of styles reflects the cultural exchange and influences that occurred between ancient India and Greece during the pre-Mauryan period.