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Surasena Janapada Silver 1/4 Karshapana - Var. 059, Silver Coin

Ancient India Coins450-300 BCE

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Surasena Janapada Silver 1/4 Karshapana - Var. 059, Silver Coin — Obverse

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Obverse of Surasena Janapada Silver 1/4 karshapana (c. 450-300 BCE, 0.86 g) - Var. 059

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Physical specifications

CI-ANC-B2-059

Metal: Silver
Weight: 0.86 g
Diameter: 15-16 mm.
Shape: Circular
Edge Type: Plain / unlisted
Reference Catalog No.: CI-ANC-B2-059

Denomination	1/4 Karshapana
Ruler / Issuer	Surasena Janapada
Mint	Unattributed ancient mint/region
Rarity	Scarce
Estimated Price Range	₹5,000 – ₹12,000
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 specimen450-300 BCE

This coin’s issue period

Surasena 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. 450-300 BCE. Source note: Fetched, but very long hoard listing; reserved for next batch to avoid a very large document in this batch. Its catalogue attribution and recorded physical details provide a basis for identification, comparison, and further specialist research.