Æ unit - Sivamagha I
| Bronze | 3.84 g | 18.6 mm |
| Issuer | Magha dynasty (India (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 220-225 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.84 g |
| Diameter | 18.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3.2 mm |
| Shape | Irregular |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#105138 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Railed tree and three-arched hill, Brahmi legend below: (si)vamagha,
ladder-like symbol below that
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of King Sivamagha I on one side and a goddess on the other, which suggests that the coin was used as a form of religious currency, with the king's image symbolizing the connection between the ruler and the divine.
