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1/4 Karshapana - Yajnabala
| Issuer | Panchala Kingdom |
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| Year | 85 BC - 75 BC |
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| Weight | 0.97 g |
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| Obverse description | A trishula (trident) depicted centrally in the upper field, with the three prongs clearly rendered above a horizontal bar. Below the trident, a Brahmi legend occupies the lower portion of the flan, identifying the issuing ruler Yajnabala. The design is struck on a small, irregularly shaped copper flan typical of Panchala coinage of this period, with the devices rendered in a bold, abbreviated style characteristic of ancient Indian punch-marked and cast coinage. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse field displays a geometric or symbolic device, partially legible due to die wear and the irregular flan, consistent with Panchala quarter-karshapana issues of the late 1st century BC. The design appears to feature a rectangular symbol or architectural motif in the central field, with additional punched marks visible in the surrounding areas. The surface shows typical patination and wear associated with circulated copper coinage of the period. |
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| Mintage | ND (85 BC - 75 BC) - BCE |
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