Maurya Silver Coin with Die Mark (Karshapana) | Maurya Empire (322–185 B.C.)
One of the earliest standardized coins in history
Add an authentic silver coin from the Maurya Empire—the first major political power to unify most of the Indian subcontinent—to your collection. Minted between 322 and 185 BCE, this historic Karshapana represents one of the oldest and most advanced monetary systems of the ancient world.
With over 2,200 years of history, these coins were used during the heyday of an empire that transformed the administration, trade, and political organization of South Asia under such influential rulers as Chandragupta Maurya and Ashoka the Great.
A unique minting process
Unlike modern coins, each Karshapana was crafted entirely by hand. Various official dies were successively stamped onto a small, irregular silver disc, giving the coins their characteristic “die-marked” appearance.
The symbols represent religious, political, and administrative elements of the Maurya Empire, including solar emblems, geometric figures, animals, and other official marks used to certify their authenticity and value.
As a result of this manufacturing method, no two coins are exactly alike, making each specimen a unique piece of world numismatic history.
History in Your Hands
These coins circulated during one of the most significant periods of ancient India, facilitating trade across a territory stretching from Afghanistan to the Bay of Bengal.
Every mark, every irregularity, and every sign of wear is the natural result of more than two millennia of history. Far from being considered defects, they are authentic testimony to a coin that actually circulated during one of the most influential empires of antiquity.
An Essential Piece for Any Collection
Maurya coins with die marks hold a prominent place in the history of numismatics, as they represent one of the earliest forms of standardized currency used on a large scale.
Their historical significance, unique manufacturing process, and age make them an exceptional addition for collectors of ancient coins, history enthusiasts, and lovers of great civilizations.
Each coin is carefully presented along with a Certificate of Authenticity, guaranteeing its origin and authenticity.
Why add this coin to your collection?
✔ Original silver coin from the Maurya Empire (322–185 B.C.)
✔ Over 2,200 years old
✔ Hand-struck using multiple die marks
✔ Each specimen features a unique combination of official symbols
✔ One of the first standardized coins in Indian history
✔ A piece of great historical, educational, and numismatic interest
✔ Includes high-quality presentation and a Certificate of Authenticity
