Bronze Square Coin of Taxila Punjab 185-168 BC Elephant and Lion Indo-Greek

Description: ANCIENT BRONZE SQUARE COIN OF TAXILA, PUNJAB ELEPHANT AND LION (c. 185-168 BC)20 x 20 mm, 9.22 gObv: Elephant walking right, three-arched hill surmounted by crescent above. Rev: Lion standing, facing left, swastika above, three-arched hill surmounted by crescent to left, all within incuse square. Catalog: MACW 4401-4403 The coin comes with my Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee. The main characteristics of the elephant are his strength and steadfastness. Therefore, it became a symbol of physical and mental strength, as well as responsibility and earthiness. Lions are the kings of the animal kingdom: they are proud and majestic. Due to these characteristics, the lion has been considered through all ages and countries as a symbol of royalty and protection, as well as of wisdom and pride. Taxila, Sanskrit Takshashila, is an ancient city in northwestern Pakistan, the ruins of which are about 22 miles (35 km) northwest of Rawalpindi. Its prosperity in ancient times resulted from the position at the junction of three great trade routes: one from eastern India, described by the Greeks as the “Royal Highway”; the second from western Asia; and the third from Kashmir and Central Asia. When these routes ceased to be important, the city sank into insignificance and was finally destroyed by the Huns in the 5th century AD.Taxila - literally meaning is “City of Cut Stone” or “Rock of Taksha" (Takshashila rendered by Greek writers as Taxila) - was founded, according to the Indian epic Ramayana, by Bharata, younger brother of Rama, an incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu. The city was named for Bharata’s son Taksha, its first ruler. When Alexander the Great invaded India in 326 BC, Ambhi (Omphis), the ruler of Taxila, surrendered the city and placed his resources at Alexander’s disposal. Greek historians accompanying the Macedonian conqueror described Taxila as “wealthy, prosperous, and well governed”. Within a decade after Alexander’s death, Taxila was absorbed into the Mauryan Empire founded by Chandragupta, under whom it became a provincial capital. However, this was only an interlude in the history of Taxila’s subjection to conquerors from the west. After three generations of Mauryan rule, the city was annexed by the Indo-Greek kingdom of Bactria. It remained under the Indo-Greeks until the early 1st century BC. They were followed by the Shakas, or Scythians, from Central Asia, and by the Parthians, whose rule lasted until the latter half of the 1st century AD. I strive for 100% satisfaction, so if you are not happy with your purchase for any reason, please reach out to me and I will do everything to make it right. DON'T HESITATE TO ASK QUESTIONS AND PLEASE CHECK OUT MY OTHER LISTINGS!BUY WITH CONFIDENCE - MY 100% FEEDBACK IS THE GUARANTEE OF YOUR SATISFACTION!

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