11/2 Karshapana Pushkalavati

Issuer City of Pushkalavati (Bactria and Arachosia)
Year 180 BC - 165 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 11/2 Karshapana
Currency Karshapana
Composition
Weight 12.5 g
Diameter
Thickness 4.2 mm
Shape Square (irregular)
Technique
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Mitch AC#4398
Obverse description Elephant facing right
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Incuse with Lion facing right . Small swastika above
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge Clean cut smooth edges
Mint
Mintage ND (180 BC - 165 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 3722905900
Comments Van Gelder doubts the validity of these coins of Schoonhoven, because of the short duration of the siege. He only considers the 12 and 6 stuiver as reliable.
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