{
  "id": 19702234,
  "title": "Rare Coins Spanning 2,500 Years To Go On Display From Nov 27 At Malwa Mudra Mahotsav In Indore",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/rare-coins-spanning-2-500-years-to-go-on-display-from-nov-27-at-malwa",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T19:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/rare-coins-spanning-2500-years-to-go-on-display-from-nov-27-at-malwa-mudra-mahotsav-in-indore"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "For the first time in two and a half millennia, a unique collection of coins spanning various eras will be displayed at the Malwa Mudra Mahotsav, commencing on November 27 at the Basketball Club Complex in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The exhibition, spanning three days - November 27, 28 and 29, will showcase an array of monetary artifacts from different epochs, including ancient punch-marked coins linked to the 16 Mahajanapadas such as Kashi Janapada, early Ujjain coins associated with Mahakal, and coins connected to Alexander the Great's conquests. The silver tetradrachm, attributed to Tarsos and dating back to around 327-323 BC, is among the highlights.\n\nCoins from the Maitraka dynasty of Valabhi, which ruled western India from the late fifth to the eighth century, will also be on display. The dynasty, with its influence extending towards present-day Malwa, often featured portraits of rulers and inscriptions in the ancient Brahmi script on their coins. Other notable exhibits include gold coins linked to Gupta emperor Kumaragupta I, particularly the 'tiger-slayer' or Vyaghra Parakrama type, depicting the emperor and Goddess Ganga on a makara.\n\nIn addition to the display, the three-day event is set to act as a platform for collectors and enthusiasts. They will have the opportunity to discuss rare historical gold coins, with some reportedly valued at around Rs 20 lakh depending on authenticity, rarity and condition. The Indore Coins Collector's Society, the organizer of the event, is inviting locals to bring their old or unusual coins and banknotes for expert valuation and potential buying, selling, or trading opportunities.\n\nHowever, organizers caution against online fraud, warning of misleading advertisements claiming certain coins or notes are worth lakhs, leading innocent individuals into financial traps. This initiative aims to educate visitors about the genuine value of these historic artifacts.",
  "summary": "Indore (Madhya Pradesh): From 2,500-year-old punch-marked coins to modern Indian banknotes, centuries of monetary history will come together under one roof at the second Malwa Mudra Mahotsav, to be held on Nov 27, 28 and 29 at the Basketball Club Complex, Race Course Road. Highlights will include ancient punch-marked coins associated with the 16 Mahajanapadas, including Kashi Janapada, and early…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}