Ancient City of Ujjain, Uninscribed die-struck Copper coin, Denomination: AE Unit, Composition: Copper, Weight 2.24 grm, Diameter 12.13 mm, Reference: MAC# 4621

Ancient Ujjain coins show the famous Ujjain symbol and sacred tree, symbolizing prosperity, religion, and trade importance, about very fine, Extremely rare.

Obverse: An array of symbols: tree-in-railing, fishes in a pond, wheel with arrowed spokes, ‘Ujjain’ symbol, triangle-headed standard, river with aquatic creatures.

Reverse: Bold ‘Ujjain’ symbol.

The ancient city of Ujjain, one of India’s oldest urban centers, was a major hub of trade, religion, and learning during the 3rd–1st century BCE. This uninscribed die-struck copper coin (AE Unit) reflects the city’s prosperity and spiritual significance. The tree-in-railing motif represents fertility and sanctity, while the fish and river symbols signify abundance and life. The wheel with arrowed spokes may denote progress or cosmic order, and the prominent Ujjain symbol—four orbs connected by intersecting lines—became the city’s numismatic hallmark, symbolizing unity and divine balance. These coins circulated widely across central India, showing Ujjain’s vast commercial network. The coin’s rare artistic design and religious imagery reveal a sophisticated culture blending trade with devotion, making it a prized relic of early Indian civilization and a testament to Ujjain’s enduring legacy as a sacred and prosperous city.

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