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Category: Ancient Coins
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Description
Ancient Eastern India, Kushanas of Orissa, Kushan Empire, 100-200 CE, Denomination: ½ Karshapana, Composition: Copper, Weight: 5.68 grams, Diameter: 22.43 mm, Reference: Mitch AC# 4704, about very fine, scarce.
Obverse: Crude figure of King Standing
Reverse: Crude figure of Deity Standing
The Kushan dynasty, known for its vast empire and remarkable contributions to art, culture, and trade, ruled over a significant portion of India during ancient times. The Puri Kushan coin of Orissa is a precious relic that reflects the Kushan influence in the region, specifically in present-day Odisha. This coin features intricate design elements, including inscriptions and symbols, that provide insights into the history and culture of Orissa during that era.
When Kushan imperial coinage in gold, silver, and copper began circulating into Eastern India, local authorities and monetary centers in the Orissa (Puri) region adopted Kushan prototypes and produced simplified copper issues for regional circulation. These coins: Were not issued by official Kushan imperial mints. Were manufactured at local or provincial mints, primarily by casting. Closely imitate Kushan typology, typically depicting a standing ruler on the obverse and a standing deity on the reverse. Display crude or schematic execution, characteristic of regional production Are generally uninscribed. Such issues should not be regarded as forgeries; rather, they constitute local imitative coinage, reflecting sustained Kushan economic and cultural influence in the region without evidence of direct imperial administration.
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