On The Square

Excellent fodder for a demotivational poster

 

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OMG, this caused the first belly laugh I have had all day. Thank you TIF.

 

Nitpikerz!

 

Janapada, Shakya Republic
Anonymous ( c. 600-500 BC)
Lifetime and Homeland of Gautama Buddha.
AR Archaic 5 Shana
30.4 mm x 14.6 mm x 6.79 g
Unifaced: Primary Punch- Two Crescents (one with a root)
Five secondary punch marks.
ref: Rajgor 534
Note: A coin in EF condition, that is religious, historically significant coin that is also PHAT.
Cupric Deposit on reverse.

 

Thats neat, never seen that type before.

 

If your interested I found one for sale from a very reputable dealer. Get it while its hot!

https://www.vcoins.com/en/stores/co...i8_type_pentagonal_superb/424045/Default.aspx

Its not quite as nice as @Collect89 's example but It really nice, its the same central pentagonal design. Mine is a bit differnt and have the tree with routes.

 

I am gobsmacked! I love the "square" coins...and some of the historical ties; especially to the Buddha!

 

Perhaps the Persians would have referred to this a double siglos!
India,
Gandhara Janapada
Gandhara and Taxila (BC 550-480)
Archaic Shatamana "Bent Bar" 31 mm x 13 mm x 11.11 g
Obverse: 2 x 6 armed Gandhara Symbol with Pellets offset.
Reverse: Uniface
Ref: ACC #1.5.2 Rare. Very Late Billon Short wide type,
Rajgor 552,

 

Bactria
Menander I 160-145 BC
AE Unit 14.0mm x 12.3mm @ 2.60 grams
Obverse: BASILEWS SWTHPWS MENANDPOY - Bust of Elephant with bell around neck.
Reverse: Kharoshti script- Club of Hercules.
ref: SG7616

 

Everyone Loves these....

This one had my name on it!!!

 

This coin type and dynasty were first made apparent to me by this example in the collection of @Mat

Here is mine...

 

These I purchased fully attributed from Dr. Alex Fishman who is an expert in Ancient Indian numismatics. As far as I knew the only coins that could be attributed to a specific ruler. Is Ashoka. The triple circle symbol and the soldier standing is unique to his reign. I wish I knew more. I was reading in

http://www.amazon.com/Ancient-India...DCU_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1436496407&sr=1-1

that this punch mark coin type were circulated from the 4th century BC until at least the second century AD, and even circulated in the central Asian as active part on the Kushan monetary system. It is said that under close examination the "punch marks" were not done all at the same type but have various levels of wear, and generally have one central symbol sun or a round armed symbol for example, and varying later added symbols, in differing orders of application. This may indicate that these are official state issue, with a symbol of a particular ruler whose name is now lost. These may very well had been counter marked by ancient corporations to OK its use for specific deals . Its a very good read and I plan on reading it again.

 

It's not ancient, it's not rare, but it's pretty and it's square.

 

how did i miss this thread? i dig squares!

 

sorry for this background..

 

To say "WOW" is an understatement. Thanks.

 

I came across this rarity while trying to procure some coffee.

 

I'd like to acquire a dozen, please

 

=> mmmm, nice large flan (is that an incuse square?)