drachm 345-323 v. Chr. Rare silver Nanda and his sons (ca.345-323 BC), Magadha, India (G/H #362)

Five punch-mark symbols / Small bankers' marks. Irregular flat silver planchet, 20x13mm, 3.51 grams. Gupta/Hardaker ISPC series IV X A 11 (#362)

Rare type.

The Nanda Empire originated from the kingdom of Magadha in Ancient India during the 5th and 4th centuries BC. At its greatest extent, the Nandas extended from Bengal in the east, Punjab in the west and as far south as the Vindhya Range. Mahapadma Nanda has been described as the destroyer of all the Kshatriyas. He defeated the Panchalas, Kasis, Haihayas, Kalingas, Asmakas, Kurus, Maithilas, Surasenas, Vitihotras, etc. He expanded his territory till south of Deccan.