Old Indian Coins of Gandhara, Magadha-Maurya, Kuntala and Gupta

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Old Indian Coins of Gandhara, Magadha-Maurya,
Kuntala and Gupta
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• Old Indian coins have a lot of historical
  significance. Which is why, they are sought after
  all over the world. Through the study of Ancient
  coins of India, one can explore various
  fascinating aspects about Indian history.
• Lets learn in detail about Indian ancient coins
  that were issued for Gandhara Janapada,
  Magadha-Mauryan Janapada, Kuntala Janapada and
  Gupta Empire.

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• These old Indian coins were struck somewhere
  between 600 BC and 300 BC for Gandhara Janapada.
  These Punch-marked 5.43 grams silver coins bore
  the denomination - 1/2 Shatamana, which also
  equals 4 Shanas.
• These antique coins of India are scarce and
  feature the commonly found six-petal flower
  symbol on the obverse. The reverse of these
  Indian old coins is left blank.

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• These coins of ancient India were struck between
  600BC and 150 BC by Imperial Magadha Rulers for
  Magadha-Mauryan Empire. The denomination of these
  rare historical coins was Karshapana and they
  were struck in 2.9 to 3.5 grams of silver.
• They are found in Irregular shapes and featured
  the six armed symbol Sun Dog facing right
  Three dots enclosed in a triangle Elephant
  facing left on the obverse.

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• These antique coins of India were struck from 600
  BC to 450 BC for Kuntala Janapada in 6.6 to 6.8
  grams of silver.
• These ancient coins of India were punch-marked
  with a single punch to depict a Pulley Symbol on
  the obverse. They bore the denomination 1/2
  Shatamana which equals 4 Shanas.

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• These Old Indian Coins were struck during the
  reign of Gupta Empire king Kumaragupta I or
  Mahendraditya, somewhere between 415 AD and 455
  AD. This Gold Dinar Dinar weighs around 7 to 8
  grams and has a diameter of 19 to 22
  millimetres. 
• The obverse of these rare ancient Indian coins
  features the King riding a horse with a Brahmi
  legend "Kshitipatir Ajito Vijayi Kumargupto -
  Divam - Jayati". The reverse features seated
  Goddess offering fruit/grapes to a peacock along
  with the legend "Ajitamahendrah"