Panchala kingdom
c. 2nd century BC
AE 1/16 karshapana (11 mm, 0.29 g)
Obverse: Railed double parasol and srivatsa, within square border
Reverse: Blank
Ref: Not listed in Mitchiner; Pieper 1322
This coin depicts two of the three dynastic symbols of the Panchala kingdom that usually appear above the king's name on inscribed coins. It was likely struck before the kings of Panchala began issuing coins with their own names.
One of the earliest coins of the Panchala dynasty.
Extremely Rare.