Maurya Empire | Silver Drachm

History of the Artifact Mauryan coins, which were made from asymmetrically shaped chunks of silver, had an intriguing design consisting of numerous tiny symbols randomly hammered into the metal rather than a single design. The sun, geometric designs, people, animals, bows and arrows, wheels, trees, hills, and more are among the most often used symbols. Currently, roughly 450 different varieties are recognized. Following the collapse of the Mauryans, these coins gradually became obsolete and were replaced by Greek-style currency as Hellenistic civilization began to spread throughout India. The Maurya Empire was one of the first major empires in ancient India, founded by Chandragupta Maurya in the 4th century BCE. It reached its zenith under Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE. The empire was marked by a strong centralized government, efficient bureaucracy, and Ashoka's conversion to Buddhism, which led to a period of religious tolerance and the spread of Buddhist ideals. The Maurya Em