1 Karshapana - Agnimitra

1 Karshapana - Agnimitra - obverse1 Karshapana - Agnimitra - reverse

© Fred Cherrygarden

Features

Issuer Panchala Kingdom (Janapadas (pre-Mauryan))
King Agnimitra (Circa 80-100)
Type Standard circulation coin
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.

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
ND (80-100) 

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