Shakya Janapada 5 Shana
2024-10-11 Fri
The Shakya Janapada, also known as Vajji or Lichchhavi Janapada, was one of the 16 Mahajanapadas located on the Indo-Nepal border, north of Gorakhpur, with its capital in Kapilavastu. The region's rich cultural and spiritual heritage left a lasting impact on Indian history and philosophy.The coins are known as the Narhan Hoard types based on those found in Narhan near Gorakhpur.
This silver 5 Shana weighing 6.45g was issued by Shakya Janapada.
The obverse depicts a Single central pentagonal symbol.
Image Courtesy: Oswal Antiques
Latest News
-
The Elephant on an Indo-Greek Silver Drachm of Apollodotus I
2026-09-22 TueElephants were not just an important part of Indian heritage and religious traditions; they also ...
-
Gajalakshmi Flanked by Elephants on a Post-Mauryan Ujjaini Copper Coin
2026-09-22 TueThe association between Gajalakshmi and elephants is one of the most enduring motifs in Indian re...
-
Elephant Head on a Bronze Coin of Indo-Scythian King Maues
2026-09-21 MonAs the eighth day of Ganesh Utsav is celebrated, the elephant once again provides a fascinating l...
-
A Remarkable Elephant-and-Lion Standard on Vrishni Coinage
2026-09-21 MonAs Ganesh Utsav continues, the elephant once again offers a fascinating doorway into India’s an...
-
Elephant and Lion on a Cooch Behar Royal Coin
2026-09-19 SatThe elephant occupies a distinctive place in the cultural traditions of eastern India, particular...