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Copper Unit 100 BC photo
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Copper Unit 100 BC

100 BC year
Billon 2.24 g -
Description
Issuer
Saurashtra Peninsula (Western India)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
100 BC
Composition
Billon
Weight
2.24 g
Size
14 mm
Shape
Rectangular (irregular)
Technique
Klippe
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#302525
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Mahakal (shiva) holding staff (Danda), six armed symbol, river with fishes

Interesting fact

One interesting 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 a seated king, while the reverse side features a wheel with 12 spokes, a common motif in ancient Indian coinage. However, the coin's use of Billon, a metal alloy composed of copper and silver, was a technique commonly used in ancient Greek coinage. This blending of cultural influences reflects the rich cultural exchange and trade that occurred between ancient India and Greece.