© Amit Kher (CC BY-NC)
© Amit Kher (CC BY-NC)
Karshapana - Maurya-Sunga Period 300 BC - 100 BC
| Copper | 13.07 g | 29.15 mm |
| Issuer | Shunga Empire (India (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Years | 300 BC - 100 BC |
| Value | 1 Karshapana |
| Currency | Karshapana (185 BC to 73 BC) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 13.07 g |
| Diameter | 29.15 mm |
| Thickness | 5.35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular, Bifaced) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#373057 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Hollow Cross
Comment
Another variant, smaller in size - Diameter: 25.15; Weight: 9.79; Thickness: 4.053rd to 2nd BC, info source - Numismatic Digest, Vol. VI, Part I & II (https://www.marudhararts.com/e-auction/auction-no-29/lot-no-21/coins-of-india/ancient-india/maurya-dynasty/cast-copper-karshapana-coin-of-vidarbha-region-of-mauryan-empire-.html)
AE (Pauni)
