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1 Karshapana - Ujjain/Avanti Region 200 BC
200 BC year| Copper | 13.7 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Ujjain region (Malwa Plateau) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 200 BC |
| Value | 1 Karshapana |
| Currency | Karshapan (320 BC to 160 BC) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 13.7 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#54761 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Ujjaini Symbol
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight/Size may differ. Refer to PLATE XXXVIII in "Catalogue of Indian Coins in the British Museum - Ancient India" - by John Allan (1936)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Karshapana coin from the Ujjain/Avanti Region, made of copper and weighing 13.7g, is that it features a unique blend of ancient Indian and Greek architectural styles on its reverse side. The coin's design includes a depiction of a stupa, which is a dome-shaped structure commonly used in Buddhist and Hindu architecture, surrounded by a series of arches and columns that are reminiscent of ancient Greek architecture. This fusion of styles reflects the cultural exchange and influences that existed between ancient India and Greece during the time period in which the coin was minted (200 BC).
