© Sujit
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1 Karshapana 322 BC - 185 BC
| Silver | 3.5 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Mauryan Empire (India (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 322 BC - 185 BC |
| Value | 1 Karshapana |
| Currency | Karshapana (322 BC to 185 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Irregular |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#51309 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Either Blank or one single symbol
Edge
Plain
Comment
Punch Marked Coins (PMCs) are one of the earliest form of Standardized currency found in India. This kind of PMCs were minted from Thick square wires of silver which was cut into rectangular shapes then various symbols were marked (punched) on it. Various punch marks like Humped Bull, Sun, Elephant, and Imperial Symbols are founs in these type of coins. These symbols were either marked by local authority (janapadas) or Imperial Authority (that of the ruling emperor). This perticular coin is believed to have circulated during Maurya Empire era in Kalinga (now Odisha/Orissa) and Magadha (now Bihar) region.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Karshapana coin from the Mauryan Empire is that it was used as a standardized form of currency across the empire, promoting trade and commerce.
