11/2 Karshapan - Taxila

Issuer Taxila, City of
Year 185 BC - 168 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Satamana (3⁄2)
Currency Karshapan (320 BC to 160 BC)
Composition Copper
Weight 11.5 g
Diameter
Thickness 4 mm
Shape Square (irregular)
Technique
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) ACR#1079, JA Ancient#7
Obverse description Elephant walking right with three arched hill on top (chaitya symbol), all within incuse square.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Lion to right, svastika on top and three arched hill (chaitya symbol) with a crescent on top on right, all within incuse square.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge Plain, irregular
Mint
Mintage ND (185 BC - 168 BC) - Anonymous ruler -
Numisquare ID 9687967050
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