Punch Marked Coin, Ujjain, Early issue, Standing Shiva Type Gold but over 2 years in

but over 2 years in Vikram Samvat (1998 & 1999) - hence there are two variants 1998/1942 and 1999/1942

Weight: Varies from 10

Weight: 10 grams  (approx)Diameter: 27 mm (approx)

Size: 139 mm*70 mm

These coins were minted from 1851-87

Punch Marked Coin, Ujjain, Early issue, Standing Shiva Type Gold but over 2 years inPost Mauryan (200 BC onward) copper punch marked coin of Ujjain. The obverse usually carries multiple symbols, the most recognizable of which are the sun and a figure of Lord Shiva, standing. The reverse carries a 'bale mark'. This coin is a close copy of the silver punch marked coin, except that it is made of copper. Ujjain was an important urban center of the Avanti region of Malwa. It was one of the Mahajanpadas, then became a part of the Mauryan