© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Karshapana 500 BC - 400 BC
| Silver | 2.81 g | - |
| Issuer | Vatsa Kingdom (Janapadas (pre-Mauryan)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 500 BC - 400 BC |
| Value | 1 Karshapana |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.81 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#215521 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Four punchmarks of the Chedi host coin (a bull, a sun within a crescent, an animal, and a candelabra).
Comment
Ra-1203var.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Karshapana coin from the Vatsa Kingdom is that it features a unique blend of ancient Indian and Greek architectural styles. The coin's design includes a depiction of a stupa, which is a dome-shaped structure commonly found in Indian architecture, surrounded by a series of arches that are reminiscent of ancient Greek architecture. This fusion of styles reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred between ancient India and Greece during the pre-Mauryan period.