© Marudhar Arts
© Marudhar Arts
1 Unit
| Copper | 5.5 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Savatthi (Northern Madhya and Uttar Pradesh regions) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.5 g |
| Size | 19.20 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#217907 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ujjaini symbol within bold hollow cross
Comment
19.20x16.24mm"Athak Nagar Saasvath" means Finance City of Saasavath refering to Saasvath, Sravasthi or Savatthi (source: Chandrashekhar Gupta).
Interesting fact
The 1 Unit coin from the City of Savatthi was used as a form of currency in the ancient Indian city of Savatthi, which was located in the northern Madhya and Uttar Pradesh regions. The coin was made of copper and weighed 5.5 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the coin played an important role in the economy of the region and was used for buying goods and services. Today, the coin is a valuable collector's item and is highly sought after by numismatists.