India (ancient) Uncertain Indian mint
Copper Karshapana (500 BC - 200 BC) front Copper Karshapana (500 BC - 200 BC) back
Copper Karshapana (500 BC - 200 BC) photo
© Sujit
Copper Karshapana (500 BC - 200 BC) front Copper Karshapana (500 BC - 200 BC) back
© Sujit

Copper Karshapana 500 BC - 200 BC

 
Copper 3 g -
Description
Issuer
 Uncertain Indian mint (India (ancient))
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 500 BC - 200 BC
Value
 1 Karshapana
Composition
 Copper
Weight
 3 g
Size
 12 mm
Thickness
 2.2 mm
Shape
 Square (irregular)
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-10
References
Numista
 N#52342
Rarity index
 84%

Reverse

Punch Mark of Chandrabindu (Moon and Dot)

Edge

Rough

Comment

Copper punch Marked coins of inferior mint quality are believed to be imitation of a powerful empire or coins used by tribal people of India

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Copper Karshapana coin is that it was used as a form of currency in ancient India during the Mauryan Empire (322-185 BCE), which was a time of great economic and cultural growth in the region. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious beliefs of the time, and it is considered a valuable artifact for historians and collectors today.