Early historic Indian coinage
Punch-marked silver circulated among expanding states, cities, and trade routes.
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Copper Unit, Toramana , Copper Coin
Ancient India Coinsc. early 6th century
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Obverse of Toramana copper unit (c. early 6th century, 3.16 g)Images are reviewed by an admin before publication.
Collector data sheet
Physical specifications
CI-DYN-B66-002- Metal
- Copper
- Weight
- 3.16 g
- Diameter
- 22 mm
- Shape
- Square
- Edge Type
- Plain / unlisted
- Reference Catalog No.
- Göbl 120. Bare-headed bust right with necklace ribbon ends and Brahmi bu/bra; reverse solar disc above, Brahmi tora below
| Denomination | Unit |
|---|---|
| Ruler / Issuer | Toramana |
| Mint | Unattributed early-medieval 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.
Hellenistic Asia
New kingdoms and trade links shaped monetary traditions across the north-west.
Indian Ocean exchange
Overland and maritime commerce linked South Asia with neighbouring regions.
This coin’s issue period
Toramana is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.