{"product_id":"200-340-ad-naga-dynasty-of-narwar-1-8-kakani-coin","title":"200-340 AD Naga Dynasty of Narwar 1\/8 Kakani Coin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e200-340 AD Naga Dynasty of Narwar 1\/8 Kakani coin in Excellent condition, see photos. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-19 citation-end-19\"\u003eDating back to a vibrant period of early regional rule in ancient India, the diminutive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"1\/8\" data-index-in-node=\"88\"\u003e1\/8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-18 citation-end-18\"\u003e Kakani bronze coin issued by the Naga Dynasty of Narwar (circa 200–340 AD) provides a tangible window into the economy of central India following the decline of the Kushan Empire.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-17 citation-end-17\"\u003eRuling over territories that stretched across the Malwa Plateau—including Padmavati, Kantipuri, and Vidisha—the Nagas issued these incredibly small, crude, and non-uniform fractional coins to facilitate everyday local commerce during a time when global trade in spices and textiles flourished.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-16\"\u003eThe obverse typically features a stylized humped bull (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"621\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-16\"\u003eVrisha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-16\"\u003e), a prominent cultural and religious symbol of power and fertility, while the reverse displays an early Brahmi script legend often bearing the name of the issuing ruler, such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"806\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-16\"\u003eMaharaja Sri Ganendra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-16 citation-end-16\"\u003e for King Ganapati Naga.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-15 citation-end-15\"\u003eBecause these tiny fractional pieces were minted in a non-uniform manner, their diameters and weights vary significantly, making well-preserved specimens with discernible details highly prized artifacts of ancient Indian numismatic history. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EvoRelic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49611126472842,"sku":"72111923","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/2126\/9130\/files\/1000031414.jpg?v=1782732078","url":"https:\/\/evorelic.com\/products\/200-340-ad-naga-dynasty-of-narwar-1-8-kakani-coin","provider":"EvoRelic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}