© Sujit
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Satamana - Taxila Gandhara Janapada 500 BC - 400 BC
| Silver | 11.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Gandhara Kingdom (Janapadas (pre-Mauryan)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 500 BC - 400 BC |
| Value | 1 Satamana (3) |
| Currency | Karshapan (320 BC to 160 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.3 g |
| Size | 25 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#109297 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Plain
Edge
Curved (Bent Bar)
Comment
This coin is also known as Gandhara Bent Bar and believed to be the oldest coin from India.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Satamana - Taxila coin is that it features a unique blend of Indian and Greek architectural styles on its reverse side. The coin's reverse depicts a stupa, which is a traditional Indian architectural structure, but it also features Greek-style columns and arches. This blending of styles reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred between ancient India and Greece during the Gandhara period.
