¼ Karshapana - Sunga Kingdom

Features

Issuer	Shunga Empire (India (ancient))
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	150 BC - 100 BC
Value	¼ Karshanapa (0.25)
Currency	Karshapana (185 BC to 73 BC)
Composition	Copper
Weight	2.50 g
Size	15 mm
Thickness	2.68 mm
Shape	Square (irregular)
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 44105 Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
References	Mitch AC# 4381 Michael Mitchiner; 1978. Oriental Coins and Their Values / Volume 2. The Ancient & Classical World, 600 BC - AD 650. Hawkins Publications, London, United Kingdom.

Obverse

3-arched Chaitya/stupa surmounted with a crescent on top, Hollow cross, Taurine, Tree-in-railing

Reverse

Elephant, Swastika, Taurine, Indra-dhwaj

Lettering: Symbol du taureau à gauche éléphant à droite, en dessous roue ou croix swastique puis rivière.

Edge

Plain

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Date				VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
ND (150 BC - 100 BC)						$ 2.80

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