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Monday, December 1, 2008

Shakya Janapada Coin


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Shakya Janapada

Kingdom of the Shakyas was located at the Indo-Nepal border on the north of Gorakhpur. Its capital was Kapilvastu. It was situated on the bank of Bhagirathi.

period: 600 - 500 B.C.
metal: silver
weight: 104.4. grains
deno: 5 Shana

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