Early historic Indian coinage
Punch-marked silver circulated among expanding states, cities, and trade routes.
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Surasena Janapada Silver 1/2 Karshapana, Silver Coin
Ancient India Coins400-350 BCE
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Obverse of Surasena Janapada Silver 1/2 karshapana (c. 400-350 BCE, 1.69 g)Images are reviewed by an admin before publication.
Collector data sheet
Physical specifications
CI-ANC-B3-001- Metal
- Silver
- Weight
- 1.69 g
- Diameter
- 7 × 12 mm
- Shape
- Square
- Edge Type
- Plain / unlisted
- Reference Catalog No.
- CI-ANC-B3-001
| Denomination | 1/2 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.
Hellenistic Asia
New kingdoms and trade links shaped monetary traditions across the north-west.
This coin’s issue period
Surasena Janapada is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.
Indian Ocean exchange
Overland and maritime commerce linked South Asia with neighbouring regions.