2 Karshapanas - Kalinga Janapada (140 BC - 25 BC) front 2 Karshapanas - Kalinga Janapada (140 BC - 25 BC) back
2 Karshapanas - Kalinga Janapada (140 BC - 25 BC) photo
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2 Karshapanas - Kalinga Janapada 140 BC - 25 BC

 
Copper 6.8 g -
Description
Issuer
Kalinga Kingdom (Janapadas (pre-Mauryan))
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
140 BC - 25 BC
Value
2 Karshapana
Composition
Copper
Weight
6.8 g
Size
29 mm
Shape
Rectangular (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#60429
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Plain

Edge

Plain

Comment

Attributed by Mitchiner to Kalinga Janapada (Present day Odisha)

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a lion, which was a symbol of the Kalinga Kingdom and represented the power and strength of the ruling dynasty.