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Kuru Janapada Silver Karshapana, Silver Coin

Ancient India Coinsc. 5th-4th century BCE

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Kuru Janapada Silver Karshapana, Silver Coin — Obverse

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Obverse of Kuru Janapada Silver karshapana (c. 5th-4th century BCE, 3.25 g)

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Physical specifications

CI-ANC-B2-015

Metal: Silver
Weight: 3.25 g
Diameter: 20 × 27 mm.
Shape: Square
Edge Type: Plain / unlisted
Reference Catalog No.: CI-ANC-B2-015

Denomination	Karshapana
Ruler / Issuer	Kuru Janapada
Mint	Unattributed ancient mint/region
Rarity	Unassessed
Estimated Price Range	₹1,200 – ₹2,500
Era	Ancient India Coins

Historical orientation

This coin in its time

Dates are contextual and approximate; the highlighted entry is the catalogue issue period.

India contextc. 6th–2nd century BCE

Early historic Indian coinage

Punch-marked silver circulated among expanding states, cities, and trade routes.

This specimenc. 5th-4th century BCE

This coin’s issue period

Kuru Janapada is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.

India context4th–2nd century BCE

Hellenistic Asia

New kingdoms and trade links shaped monetary traditions across the north-west.

World contextc. 3rd century BCE

Indian Ocean exchange

Overland and maritime commerce linked South Asia with neighbouring regions.

Overview & History

This Indian coin is a documented historical specimen, dated to c. 5th-4th century BCE. Source note: 406 Not Acceptable during web fetch; retry/manual check needed. Its catalogue attribution and recorded physical details provide a basis for identification, comparison, and further specialist research.