Old Indian Coins and Some of their Unique Varieties

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Old Indian Coins and Some of their Unique
Varieties
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• From Janapadas to Independent Empires and
  kingdoms, old Indian coins from the ancient
  period are a true reflection of our rich
  traditions, culture and history.
• This rectangular old coin of India issued by
  Gandhara Janapada bore the denomination 1
  Shatamana and was produced using the punch-marked
  technique featuring the six-symbol inscription on
  two ends. These Indian coins are considered to be
  one of the oldest in the world.

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• These extremely rare ancient Indian coins were
  issued by Magadha-Mauryan Janapada. They bore
  the denomination Karshapana and were struck in
  2.9 to 3.5 grams of Silver.
• These ancient coins of India were produced using
  the punch-marked technique. They featured the Six
  armed symbol Sun Rhinoceros facing right Four
  Fishes facing inwards divided by a vertical line
  and an Elephant facing right.

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• These Indian Old Coins were struck in 1.7 to 1.8
  grams of silver by Andhra Janapada somewhere
  between 500 BC and 350 BC. The irregular shaped
  coins bore the denomination 1/2 Karshapana.
• These beautiful coins of ancient India featured
  four punch marked symbols of an Elephant facing
  left, two similar symbols and a sprig.

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• These stunning old coins of India were issued by
  Gupta Empire during the regime of Samudragupta.
  This gold Dinar weighs 7 to 8 grams and has a
  diameter of 18 to 22 millimetres.
• These rare Indian ancient coins belong to the
  Asvamedha Type and were die struck featuring a
  standing Horse in front of a yupa and a brahmi
  legend "Rajadhirajaha PrithivimAvitva Divam
  Jayatya Aprativarya Viryaha" on the obverse. The
  reverse side depicts the Queen, lotus carpet
  under her feet, and Brahmi legend
  "Ashvamedhaparakramah"

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• There are so many unique varieties of Old Indian
  Coins that you will truly be amazed. Researching
  about all these varieties is almost an impossible
  task. So, choose an Empire or Dynasty that you
  like and start developing an area of interest.
• Keep looking for these historical coins of India
  and start building an interesting collection to
  enhance your knowledge about our glorious past.