1 Karshapana - Ashoka Mathura
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Features
| Issuer |
Mauryan Empire
(India (ancient))  |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Ashoka (अशोकः) (271 BC - 232 BC)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 272 BC - 232 BC |
| Value | 1 Karshapana |
| Currency | Karshapana (322 BC to 185 BC) |
| Composition | Srebro |
| Weight | 3.14 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Nieregularny |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 194471 |
| References | Mitch AC# 4227-4228 Michael Mitchiner; 1978. Oriental Coins and Their Values / Volume 2. The Ancient & Classical World, 600 BC - AD 650. Hawkins Publications, London, United Kingdom. |
Obverse
(en) Five different punchmarks, including sun and tree in railing.
Reverse
(en) Banker's marks.
Edge
Zwykły
Comments
(en) Gupta/Hardaker V XIII A 110, #509
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (272 BC - 232 BC) | $ 32 | (en) Mathura mint | |||||||||||||
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