Early historic Indian coinage
Punch-marked silver circulated among expanding states, cities, and trade routes.
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Collector data sheet
Physical specifications
CI-DYN-B71-003- Metal
- Copper
- Weight
- 0.37 g
- Diameter
- 11-12 mm
- Shape
- Circular
- Edge Type
- Plain / unlisted
- Reference Catalog No.
- K. Ganesh 5.12-5.17. Circle divided into five wedges with Kannada sri ma na ra shi; reverse four-spoke chakras
| Denomination | Sri Manarashi Units |
|---|---|
| Ruler / Issuer | Sri Manarashi |
| Mint | Unattributed ancient mint/region |
| Rarity | Scarce |
| Estimated Price Range | ₹1,500 – ₹4,000 |
| Era | Ancient India Coins |
Historical orientation
This coin in its time
Dates are contextual and approximate; the highlighted entry is the catalogue issue period.
Hellenistic Asia
New kingdoms and trade links shaped monetary traditions across the north-west.
Indian Ocean exchange
Overland and maritime commerce linked South Asia with neighbouring regions.
This coin’s issue period
Sri Manarashi is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.