{"product_id":"ancient-india-mauryan-empire-bronze-karshapana-322-184-bc","title":"Ancient India Mauryan Empire Bronze Karshapana (322–184 BC)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJourney back to antiquity with this authentic Mauryan Empire Bronze Karshapana, dating from 322–184 BC. Circulating widely across ancient trade routes following the era of Alexander the Great, these distinctive proto-currency pieces were often issued by merchants rather than centralized authorities, relying on punch marks and stamps to dictate their value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoused securely in a clear protective display flip complete with a custom educational background card detailing its historical significance, this piece makes a phenomenal addition to any ancient coin collection or museum-style display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAncient Authenticity: Genuine bronze coinage struck over 2,200 years ago during India's classical Mauryan period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEducational Display: Includes a custom backing card detailing merchant-issued currency mechanics following the Hellenistic era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCollector Protected: Safely sealed in a durable dual-pocket display holder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crossroads Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44891305050163,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/1130\/3475\/files\/6CE189E1-CB19-402A-A62A-1841F6901744.jpg?v=1789862577","url":"https:\/\/crossroadscollectibles.com\/products\/ancient-india-mauryan-empire-bronze-karshapana-322-184-bc","provider":"Crossroads Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}