© Marudhar arts
 Copper Unit 100 BC
100 BC year| Billon | 2.24 g | - | 
|   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 | 
|   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.