India (ancient) Narmada Valley Eran, City of
Æ Unit (Die struck) (300 BC - 200 BC) front Æ Unit (Die struck) (300 BC - 200 BC) back
Æ Unit (Die struck) (300 BC - 200 BC) photo
© Marudhar Arts
Æ Unit (Die struck) (300 BC - 200 BC) front Æ Unit (Die struck) (300 BC - 200 BC) back
© Marudhar Arts

Æ Unit Die struck 300 BC - 200 BC

 
Copper 2.00 g -
Description
Issuer
 City of Eran (Narmada Valley)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 300 BC - 200 BC
Composition
 Copper
Weight
 2.00 g
Size
 12.5 mm
Shape
 Square (irregular)
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-10
References
Numista
 N#216964
Rarity index
 93%

Reverse

Blank (uniface).

Comment

The coins of the City of Eran are die struck.

Those of the Eran-Vidisha region are punchmarked, royal issues of pre-Satavahana rulers.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Indian and Greek design elements, reflecting the cultural exchange and influence of the ancient Indo-Greek kingdoms.