Catalog
1 Karshapana - Central India Uniface Elephant Type
| Issuer | Eran, City of |
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| Year | 300 BC - 200 BC |
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| Value | 1 Karshapana |
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| Reverse description | The reverse is uniface and entirely uninscribed, presenting a plain, flat copper surface with no design elements, symbols, or legends. The flan shows natural irregularities in shape and surface texture consistent with ancient hand-cut copper blanks. This blank reverse is a defining characteristic of the uniface elephant type Karshapanas attributed to Eran. Patination across the surface ranges from reddish-brown to olive-green, indicative of extended burial or environmental exposure. |
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| Edge | Plain |
| Mint | Eran |
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