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Panchala Janapada - Suryamitra Panchala Kingdom Suryamitra, Ae Double Karshapana - Copper, Copper Coin — Obverse

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Obverse of Panchala Janapada - Suryamitra Panchala Kingdom Suryamitra, AE double karshapana - Copper (10, 16 g)

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Physical specifications

CI-ANC-B5-023

Metal: Copper
Weight: 16 g
Diameter: 25 mm
Shape: Circular
Edge Type: Plain / unlisted
Reference Catalog No.: CI-ANC-B5-023

Denomination	2 Karshapana
Ruler / Issuer	Panchala Janapada - Suryamitra
Mint	Unattributed ancient mint/region
Rarity	Scarce
Estimated Price Range	₹1,500 – ₹4,000
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.

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.

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This coin’s issue period

Panchala Janapada - Suryamitra is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.

Overview & History

This ancient India coin is a documented historical specimen, dated to c. 10 BCE - 1 CE. Its catalogue attribution and recorded physical details provide a basis for identification, comparison, and further specialist research.