1 Karshapana - Agnimitra
© Fred Cherrygarden
Features
| Issuer |
Panchala Kingdom
(Janapadas (pre-Mauryan))  |
|---|---|
| King |
Agnimitra (Circa 80-100)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 80-100 |
| Value | 1 Karshapana |
| Currency | Karshapana (150 BC to 125 AC and 300 AC to 350 AC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.01 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 284363 |
| References | Mitch AC# 4554-6 Michael Mitchiner; 1978. Oriental Coins and Their Values / Volume 2. The Ancient & Classical World, 600 BC - AD 650. Hawkins Publications, London, United Kingdom. |
Obverse
Agni standing facing on railing, pillar on each side.
Reverse
Brahmi inscription within incuse.
Script: Brahmi
Translation: Agnimitra
Edge
Plain
Comments
The period of Agnimitra's reign is a matter of debate; while CoinIndia places it between 80 and 100 CE, Dr. Alexander Fishman of Ancient Coins Canada suggests it was around 75-50 BCE. Also see BMC pl.XXIII, #9.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (80-100) | 
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