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Written by: Selin AslanResearcher · Asian Art
Asian Art · Catalogue no. 39682
Anonymous, Maurya period (322–185 BCE)Punch-Marked Coin
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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Indigenous Indian coinage was cut to weight from sheets of silver or copper and punch-marked, instead of die-cast. Each punch-marked coin had a unique combination of symbols.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Maurya period (322–185 BCE) |
|---|---|
| Date | 400–300 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | India, Rajasthan, Maurya period (322–185 BCE) |
| Medium | silver |
| Dimensions | Overall: 1.4 x 1.2 cm (9/16 x 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Coins |
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