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1/2 Karshapana
| Issuer | Assaka Kingdom |
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| Year | 401 BC - 301 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Irregular square silver punch-marked fabric bearing multiple punched symbols arranged across the flat field. A standing elephant faces right in the upper register, rendered in the characteristic punch-marked style of early Indian coinage. Surrounding the principal symbol are several smaller punches including sun symbols depicted as rayed circles, a taurine motif, and globular pellet arrangements typical of Assaka regional issues. The punches are applied with varying degrees of clarity, consistent with hand-striking on a cast planchet. |
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| Reverse description | Plain, essentially uninscribed reverse displaying the characteristic flat and slightly rough surface resulting from the hammered punch-marked technique. Several faint incuse banker's marks or secondary punch impressions are visible, including what appear to be linear strokes or a simple geometric mark near the center of the field. The surface retains natural flow lines from the casting of the silver planchet, with no deliberate decorative design. |
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| Mintage | ND (401 BC - 301 BC) - Struck circa 4th century BC |
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