11/2 Karshapan - Taxila

€302,902.00
IssuerTaxila, City of
Year185 BC - 168 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Satamana (3⁄2)
CurrencyKarshapan (320 BC to 160 BC)
CompositionCopper
Weight11.5 g
Dimensions
Thickness4 mm
Shape and TechniqueSquare (irregular)
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) ACR#1079, JA Ancient#7
Obverse descriptionElephant walking right with three arched hill on top (chaitya symbol), all within incuse square.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionLion 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
EdgePlain, irregular
Mint
MintageND (185 BC - 168 BC)  - Anonymous ruler -
Catalog ID9687967050
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