Archaic Punch Marked Coinage, Jaunpur Hoard type ; Attributed to Kashi Janapada, Very RARE Silver 1/2 UNIT .

Description

Archaic Punch Marked Coinage, Jaunpur Hoard type ;
Attributed to Kashi Janapada, Very RARE Silver 1/2 UNIT .
High Grade Exceedingly Rare specimen
Deep & strong major geometric mark stamped .
Weight : 2.37 Grams

Note : Kashi was one of the Mahajanapada during ancient India.Today it is a part of modern Banaras district which includes
the part of Jaunpur, Ghazipur and Mirzapur district. Kashi was the name of the country with Banaras as its capital.According to the Jataka and the Matsya Purana, Kashi Janapada was ruled by Brahmadatta family during 7th and 6th BCE. Kashi Janapada was engaged in a continuous warfare with its neighbouring countries like Kosala Janapada. Later on, Kashi was annexed by Kamsa, the king of Kosala Baranasiggaho, i.e, seizer of Baranashi.