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Name or Denominations
Karshapana
Issuer
Nanda Empire (India (ancient))
Ruler
NA
Year of Minting
345 BC - 322 BC
Currency
NA
Shape
Rectangular (irregular)
Rarity
Ultra rare
Weight
3.29 g
Diameter
NA
Thickness
2 mm
Material
Silver
Shape
Rectangular (irregular)
Edge Type
NA
Technique
NA
Front design
NA
Back design
NA
Year of Minting
345 BC - 322 BC
Ruler
NA
Mint location
NA
Mint mark
NA
Orientation
NA
Inscriptions
NA
Context
Gupta/Hardaker type #442. Series IV XXXII AI. Nanda Empire c. 345-322 BCE. It is unknown what the pictograms on karshapana were meant to communicate. Representational punchmarks show an agrarian society but also appear to draw on religious imagery. The Rig Veda contains hymns to the sun god, Surya, and Indra and the storm gods or Maruts, described as bulls. There are also hymns to the healing plants.
Rarity
Ultra rare
Coin type
Standard circulation
In circulation
No
Demonetized
Yes
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