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1 Unit - Vijayamitra 200 BC - 100 BC
| Copper | 5.62 g | - |
| Issuer | Ujjain region (Malwa Plateau) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 100 BC |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.62 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#426594 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Symbol:
three arched hill with svastika in each orb of the arch
Edge
Plain
Comment
Rare copper issue of King VijayMithra, who ruled Malwa from around 2nd Century BC to 1st Century BC. The coin shows a great degree of Hellenization likely due to extensive trade between the region and the Indo-Greek Kingdoms to the north.
B. Murlidhar Reddy, Rare Coins of Vijayaka from Ujjain, JNSI 46, p. 35-36
Interesting fact
The Vijayamitra coin from the Ujjain region (Malwa Plateau) made of Copper and weighing 5.62g is an interesting artifact from ancient India. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Indian and Greek influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears a depiction of the Indian goddess Lakshmi, while the reverse side features a rendering of the Greek goddess Athena. This fusion of cultural influences reflects the rich cultural exchange that occurred between ancient India and Greece during the period.
