© Sujit
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Tetradrachm - Puri Kushana
| Copper | 10.25 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Kushan Empire (India (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100-200 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.25 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#54840 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Crude figure of Deity Standing
Edge
Plain
Comment
Cast copper coin which are found in Odisha (Puri) and nearby area. Refer to MACW#4700Refer to Plate XXX of "Catalogue of Indian Coins in the British Museum - Ancient India" - by John Allan (1936)
and Ancient Coins of Orissa (http://orissa.gov.in/e-magazine/Orissareview/Sept2004/englishPdf/ancientcoins.pdf) by Bharati Pal (Page 4)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Puri Kushana (100-200) coin from the Kushan Empire (India (ancient)) is that it features a unique blend of Indian and Greek influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of the Kushan king, Puri Kushana, in a Greek-style crown and robes, while the reverse side features a representation of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, who was revered as the goddess of prosperity and wealth in ancient India. This fusion of cultural influences reflects the rich cultural exchange that took place during the Kushan Empire's reign, which spanned from the 1st to the 3rd century AD.
