1 Karshapana - Magadha Janapada (500 BC - 400 BC) front 1 Karshapana - Magadha Janapada (500 BC - 400 BC) back
1 Karshapana - Magadha Janapada (500 BC - 400 BC) photo
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1 Karshapana - Magadha Janapada 500 BC - 400 BC

 
Silver 3.24 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Magadha Kingdom (Janapadas (pre-Mauryan))
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
500 BC - 400 BC
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.24 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#67306
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

Various Banker's marks

Comment

Magadha Janapada Issue (Before Mauryans)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Karshapana coin from Magadha Janapada is that it was used as a medium of exchange in ancient India during the pre-Mauryan period, specifically between 500 BC and 400 BC. It was made of silver and weighed 3.24 grams, indicating its value and authenticity. The use of coins as a medium of exchange was a significant innovation in ancient India, as it facilitated trade and commerce across different regions and helped to establish a standardized system of exchange. The 1 Karshapana coin is a testament to the advanced economic systems and trade networks that existed in ancient India, and it remains an important artifact for historians and numismatists studying the history of Indian currency.