Name: Copper Unit Taxila Brahmi Legend Type
SKU: 12975
Price: 1800.00 INR
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Copper Unit Taxila Brahmi Legend Type

Original price was: ₹2,000.00.Current price is: ₹1,800.00.

An ancient copper unit issued at Taxila during the Indo-Greek period, featuring early Brahmi legends and the characteristic three-arched hill symbol.
These civic issues reflect the rich cultural and commercial heritage of one of ancient India’s most important urban centers.
A desirable type for collectors of early Indian, Taxila, and Indo-Greek coinage.

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Description

Issued at the ancient city of Taxila (Pushkalavati) around 185–170 BC, this copper unit belongs to the civic coinage of one of the Indian subcontinent’s foremost centers of trade, learning, and cultural exchange. Struck in copper using hammered technique, these coins represent the local monetary traditions of the northwestern region during the Indo-Greek era.

The obverse carries the Brahmi legend “Go” accompanied by the distinctive three-arched hill symbol, a recurring emblem associated with the civic coinage of Taxila and its regional identity.

The reverse repeats the Brahmi legend “Go” with the three-arched hill motif, maintaining the simple yet symbolic design characteristic of early Taxila copper issues.

This type is highly appreciated by collectors of ancient Indian and Indo-Greek coinage for its historical significance, early Brahmi inscriptions, and connection to the renow