Silver Punch-marked coins. Complete Set of all 16 janapadas, listed in ‘Anguttara Nikaya’.

Silver Punch-marked coins. Complete Set of all 16 janapadas, listed in ‘Anguttara Nikaya’. India’s earliest coins ever. Issued by various janapadas during the times of Lord Buddha and Lord Mahavira. The term ‘janapada’ refers to ancient Indian kingdoms that existed between sixth and third centuries BC. Ancient Buddhist chronicle Anguttara Nikaya frequently refers to 16 great kingdoms and republics (‘Solas Mahajanapadas’) that flourished in a belt from Gandhara in northwest to Anga in the eastern parts of India and included parts of trans-Vindhyan region; prior to the rise of Jainism and Buddhi

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Auction: Auction #41 · Oswal Antiques · 2013-04-20 · Estimate: ₹ 140000 - ₹ 150000

Category: Ancient : Punch Marked

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