tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52099740372639980422024-03-13T09:57:19.729-07:00Coins of IndiaMy collection of coins which represents the rich culture and long history of India.Arunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07230961862479221177noreply@blogger.comBlogger131125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5209974037263998042.post-7060819858755405032017-03-14T09:33:00.001-07:002017-03-14T09:35:13.524-07:00[MSC006] Saluvas of Gersoppa - Silver Coin nagari legend
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnQAc8qyDzOo43QNf6qrC5fpG2jONT5sNpmg2r_oNS9KVX54RmvkVqyopOucSVmJkPyEPPCK404zG3hBVzXgaLoHGezxKcAq0rh6VCkfbpz5dQE03WTJCBXCUdU5yv9m-3hp969w7SJ5IE/s1600/MSC006+Saluvas+of+Gersoppa+-+Obverse%252C+Lion.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img class="img-responsive" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnQAc8qyDzOo43QNf6qrC5fpG2jONT5sNpmg2r_oNS9KVX54RmvkVqyopOucSVmJkPyEPPCK404zG3hBVzXgaLoHGezxKcAq0rh6VCkfbpz5dQE03WTJCBXCUdU5yv9m-3hp969w7SJ5IE/s320/MSC006+Saluvas+of+Gersoppa+-+Obverse%252C+Lion.jpg" alt="Roaring Lion facing left; right leg up, tail forked over back; dagger/sword above"/></a>
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<p>Silver coin of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saluva_dynasty" target="_blank">Saluvas</a> of <a href="https://www.google.co.in/maps/place/Gersoppa,+Karnataka+581384/@14.2400289,74.6475935,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x3bbc142befb0a523:0xc1723ba42655941!8m2!3d14.2379578!4d74.6532178" target="_blank">Gersoppa</a> who were feudatory of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vijayanagara_Empire">Vijayanagar Empire</a>, Saluva Malla, 1446-1510AD.</p>
<p><strong>Weight: </strong>1.77g</p>
<p><strong>Diameter: </strong>1.25cm</p>
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Arunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07230961862479221177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5209974037263998042.post-51310281693813727152017-03-14T09:04:00.001-07:002017-03-14T09:06:54.983-07:00[SPY003] Sangam age Pandyan copper coin
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<p><p>A very nice coin <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pandya" target="_blank">pandyan</a> coin of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sangam_periodhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sangam_period" target="_blank">sangam period</a>. </p>
<p>Similar to coin 51 in <i>Tamizhaka kasugal</i> by <i>Arumuga Seetaraman</i> except for the thrishoolam out of flan to the right of coin.</p></p>
<p><strong>Weight: </strong>3.67g</p>
<p><strong>Diameter: </strong>1.8x1.9cm</p>
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Arunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07230961862479221177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5209974037263998042.post-4258126870242333342017-03-14T08:36:00.001-07:002017-03-14T08:36:16.168-07:00[MYS004] Mysore Wodeyars anonymous coin - Garuda
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<p>Uninscribed copper coins similar to this are found in large numbers in Mysore and surrounding areas. These are tentatively attributed to the Wodeyars as the inscribed coins of these kings before Krishnaraja III are not known from Mysore Region.<br/>Reference: 14.22 from <em>Karnataka Coins</em> by <em>K. Ganesh</em>.</p>
<p><strong>Weight: </strong>3.1g</p>
<p><strong>Diameter: </strong>1.4cm</p>
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Arunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07230961862479221177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5209974037263998042.post-54190182058247604582017-02-03T09:21:00.002-08:002017-02-03T10:05:22.803-08:00[MSC005] Tiny Silver coin of Kadambas of Goa and Hangal
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<p>A coin of Kadambas of Hangal and Goa. Reference - Number 6.24 from book <i>Karnataka Coins</i> by K. Ganesh. The Gajasimha symbol on the obverse looks more similar to the coin of <a href="/2016/05/msc002-saluvas-of-gersoppa-silver-coin.html" target="_blank">Saluvas</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Weight: </strong>0.04g</p>
<p><strong>Diameter: </strong>5.5mm</p>
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Arunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07230961862479221177noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5209974037263998042.post-73681379965145412462017-02-03T08:34:00.001-08:002017-02-03T08:34:01.476-08:00[BVS004] Coin of Banavasi - Bull to right (small size)
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<p>Coin from <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banavasi" target="_blank">Banavasi</a>. Uninscribed anonymous coin.</p>
<p><strong>Weight: </strong>0.2g</p>
<p><strong>Diameter: </strong>9mm</p>
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Arunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07230961862479221177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5209974037263998042.post-21704815857722954832017-02-03T08:15:00.001-08:002017-02-03T08:15:52.432-08:00[VPK004] Parasu (Battle-axe) Kasu Sun and Moon type
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<p>Beena Sarasan attributes <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parashu" target="_blank">parasu</a> coins around the 14th century and subsequent periods upto 16<sup>th</sup> or 17<sup>th</sup> century. This seems to be a special comemmorative issue with sun and moon symbols. Probably influenced by Vijayanagar.</p>
<p><strong>Weight: </strong>3.85g</p>
<p><strong>Diameter: </strong>1.6cm</p>
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Arunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07230961862479221177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5209974037263998042.post-82984797926847318122017-01-27T11:23:00.001-08:002017-01-27T11:23:50.309-08:00[TOC006] Chuckram One(RV) - ചക്രം ഒന്നു
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<p>Issued by Maharaja Sree Moolam Tirunal Rama Vurma (1885-1924AD)</p>
<p><strong>Weight: </strong>9.9g</p>
<p><strong>Diameter: </strong>2.7cm</p>
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Arunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07230961862479221177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5209974037263998042.post-84700008466619511872017-01-22T08:51:00.001-08:002017-01-22T08:51:48.430-08:00[VPK003] Venad chera's Parasu (Battle-axe) Kasu
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<p>Beena Sarasan attributes <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parashu" target="_blank">parasu</a> coins around the 14th century and subsequent periods upto 16<sup>th</sup> or 17<sup>th</sup> century. In which the later coins bear Tamil '<strong>cha</strong>'(<strong>ச</strong>) character representing <strong>ch</strong>era.</p>
<p><strong>Weight: </strong>4.0g</p>
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Arunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07230961862479221177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5209974037263998042.post-11561887288160900942017-01-22T07:46:00.001-08:002017-01-22T07:46:00.171-08:00[MSC004] Half Gajapati fanam
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<p>Half gajapati fanam of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Ganga_dynasty" target="_blank">Western Gangas</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Weight: </strong>0.25g</p>
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Arunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07230961862479221177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5209974037263998042.post-7947926726244577212017-01-22T07:45:00.001-08:002017-01-22T07:45:54.690-08:00[MSC003] Quarter Gajapati fanam
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<p>Tiny fraction of gajapati fanam of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Ganga_dynasty" target="_blank">Western Gangas</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Weight: </strong>0.08g</p>
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Arunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07230961862479221177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5209974037263998042.post-8034273261122625902016-09-25T05:22:00.001-07:002017-03-13T10:01:06.639-07:00[MTN001] Bhuvaneka veera coin
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<p>Coin of Maveli Vanathirayar under Vijayanagar (1428-1477)</p>
<p><strong>Weight: </strong>0.88g</p>
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Arunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07230961862479221177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5209974037263998042.post-64407905687941843242016-09-04T10:24:00.001-07:002016-09-04T10:39:29.173-07:00Sangam Age Cholas' Lead Coin<p>A lead coin of <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Early_Cholas' target='_blank'>Sangam age Cholas</a>. These images of lead coin were sent to me by a seller from <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamil_Nadu' target='_blank'>Tamil Nadu</a>.</p>
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Sangam age Cholas' Lead coin. Image courtesy: Susairaj.
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<img style='width: 100%; height: auto;' alt='Chola tiger symbol' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP1PYeXkZfMJiHhUMPnTNsBEzhuet6iimQ1tatvuV15pbwv-EfxOBWeGxx9xp_zyTH90ucGCWPR2NEFTNwcv7LxkVMUwbMdqoMbOEcxYlqUghumGSAwtTVx8Ob_Ej6bEhVeWQa3YqRTacJ/s1600/Sangam-Chola-Lead-Coin-Obverse.jpg' title='Chola tiger symbol'/>
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Chola tiger symbol
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<img style='width: 100%; height: auto;' alt='Elephant, other symbols' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS2wO5gBMldJIWeAk04tjT_Y4IK261mDq34KWHVTxx0YZtS7C2n2DrZkMCC8TeOciuYsMqfGhrytES6VXwII5uDEVMhVYS4bIrO2Ih87Wz59Ebw-VwB3VbA0kMEEnESJG7ntfcJ3CwD8Ba/s1600/Sangam-Chola-Lead-Coin-Reverse.jpg' title='Elephant, other symbols'/>
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<p>The most interesting thing about this coin is nothing but the metal used. Lead, being soft and highly reactive, does not survives the test of time.
Perhaps Lead coins were widly used during the Sangam age than we think. These rare coins give a glimpse of the ancient numismatics.</p>
<p>Publishing here so that someone could benifit from this. Do post your comments below.</p>Arunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07230961862479221177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5209974037263998042.post-71939922335049300672016-09-03T10:39:00.001-07:002016-09-05T06:26:43.716-07:00Tooled Forgery - Sold as Pandya Punch Mark Coin<p>I did not notice while purchase because I was in a hurry during the end of last day of the exhibition. After reaching home, while examining it was noticed as fake. However, the seller accepted the coin when I returned the coin to the seller during Coin Fest Organised by Karnataka Numismatic Society. He let me choose another coin for this.</p>
<h3>The fake Pandyan PMC</h3>
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<img style='width: 70%; height: auto;' alt='Fake Pandya Punch Mark Coin' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBhOM4aUx2E3IkJISUmpOgjhthCfnNpjk_n4QfdULSatBi1B24kDLtXDGkYSmn45tmdWhttXRNdFpGdYI58KtcdeMyFca1qLRPM2MTW6R7HZdcDs8nFh0jZCOnRsIl6DfdZ3yJ2WdnAp-M/s640/Fake-Pandya-Punch-Mark-Coin-Pic3.jpg' title='Fake Pandya Punch Mark Coin'/>
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Fake Pandya Punch Mark Coin
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<p>This fake coin was sold to me as Pandyan Punch Mark Coin during National Numismatic Exhibition, February this year. However, I did not think that I might be fooled to buy such a coin when I read about tooled coin forgery last year.</p>
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Tooled coin forgery - Pandyan punch mark coin
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<img style='width: 100%; height: auto;' alt='River like marks' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDqatxdqPvKG1xK3xVgfHs1tCe6a3cJ1MwIR7s4DA6Ta-M3lpY2fyr-9TKIZMHNXBRQc4WzqftsuYE9rchzqkbgWOZXbueMnjeMPS54aofAF4mHXrfYhXrslpTyISip0Fz9WktlKF-XJSW/s320/Fake-Pandya-Punch-Mark-Coin-Rev.jpg' title='River like marks'/>
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<p>The original coin seems to be a highly worn out punch mark coin in which no symbols are visible. Using some tools like knife or screw driver, outline of fish is marked on the obverse and some mark as if river is marked on the reverse. Though the work is very crude and easily notisable, someone without much experience(like me!) can easily be fooled.</p>
<h3>A genuine Pandyan PMC</h3>
<p>I managed to buy a genuine Pandyan Punch mark coin later which has been published already. A preview of that can be found below.</p>
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Arunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07230961862479221177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5209974037263998042.post-76437776116138480232016-09-03T01:47:00.001-07:002016-09-03T01:47:42.928-07:00A chola seal impression
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<img style='width: 70%; height: auto;' alt='Chola seal impression' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrtSp7zH1rPme8fUFLq5UdlfXkUTciSyHa5BqRQosb5qKO7sMk6cSSvNZV44D1F4JELKmeKa58EmMR19XKHp1p5K8Ci7MFrs2zGElRqjfLtdDlNrNfiQ22e107yTVq0RLdS-OeQWertfFE/s1600/Chola+Seal.jpg' title='Chola seal impression'/>
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<p>In this year's National Numismatic fest, <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bangalore' target='_blank'>Bangalore</a>, I met a person from <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chennai' target='_blank'>Chennai</a> who kept lot of seals for sale. Out of those this beautiful one caught my attention. Price of the seal was too high for me to afford. However, I managed to collect an impression of the seal which was available with the seller later. The image above is of the impression of the seal.</p>
<p>The seal has chola tiger sitting with up raised tail and palm on the center and lamps on both sides, a cross above. I have seen coins with similar symbols. </p>
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Chola seal and impression
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<p>Thought of publishing here so that this could be useful for somone.</p>Arunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07230961862479221177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5209974037263998042.post-64836170734663428052016-08-14T09:34:00.001-07:002016-08-14T09:35:20.013-07:00[CHO006] Chola Gold Kahavanu fraction - Jayachola
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<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chola_dynasty" target="_blank">Chola</a> gold coin found from river in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madurai" target="_blank">Madurai</a> city in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamil_Nadu" target="_blank">Tamil Nadu</a>. The legend jaya chola is considered to represent jayamkonda chola.</p>
<p><strong>Weight: </strong>0.21g</p>
<p><strong>Diameter: </strong>7mm</p>
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Arunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07230961862479221177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5209974037263998042.post-3757804716413563962016-05-25T10:41:00.001-07:002016-05-25T10:41:38.473-07:00[PLA004] Panchala Dhruvmitra coin 20mm
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<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panchala" href="_blank">Panchala</a> - Post-Sunga, pre-Kaniska die-struck coin. Coin attributed to Druvmitra.</p>
<p><strong>Weight: </strong>4.46g</p>
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Arunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07230961862479221177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5209974037263998042.post-28401844675371803662016-05-24T09:30:00.001-07:002016-05-24T09:30:11.974-07:00[GJT004] Gujarat, Saurashtra coin - swastika type
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<p>Ancient coin from <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saurashtra_%28region%29" target="_blank">Saurashtra</a>, Gujarat
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<p><strong>Weight: </strong>2.27g</p>
<p><strong>Diameter: </strong>1.2x1.2cm</p>
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Arunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07230961862479221177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5209974037263998042.post-73828471437654759472016-05-24T09:28:00.003-07:002016-05-24T09:29:14.418-07:00[GJT003] Gujarat, Saurashtra coin - swastika type
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<p>Ancient coin from <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saurashtra_%28region%29" target="_blank">Saurashtra</a>, Gujarat
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<p><strong>Weight: </strong>1.85g</p>
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Arunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07230961862479221177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5209974037263998042.post-71156754738769004952016-05-24T09:28:00.001-07:002016-05-24T09:28:30.946-07:00[GJT002] Gujarat, Saurashtra coin - swastika type
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<p>Ancient coin from <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saurashtra_%28region%29" target="_blank">Saurashtra</a>, Gujarat
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<p><strong>Weight: </strong>1.98g</p>
<p><strong>Diameter: </strong>1.4x1.4cm</p>
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Arunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07230961862479221177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5209974037263998042.post-64239963655938052202016-05-23T10:42:00.001-07:002016-05-24T09:28:20.151-07:00[GJT001] Saurashtra, Gujarat coin - frog / tortoise type
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJygsQftyzBwrovWXZQzzdr8OgkLwLqaRjYMsSlQMWl-H48ZbtAzrJrfvDyjJumrjuKv2a44D3-K3LpieDr_YTyuFG6h35FNx4-Au6wlGoCn9hiUr7OF7Rw-rNSoSGCx9fz5-CQYKt_YEh/s1600/GUJ001+Gujarat%252C+Saurashtra+Obverse.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img class="img-responsive" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJygsQftyzBwrovWXZQzzdr8OgkLwLqaRjYMsSlQMWl-H48ZbtAzrJrfvDyjJumrjuKv2a44D3-K3LpieDr_YTyuFG6h35FNx4-Au6wlGoCn9hiUr7OF7Rw-rNSoSGCx9fz5-CQYKt_YEh/s320/GUJ001+Gujarat%252C+Saurashtra+Obverse.jpg" alt="Standard with taurine on top; six-armed symbol on left and crude human figure standing on right."/></a>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjygNwK7h5iLsgI6mHfIyy_JXY7Tv_DCRIjhVlJpu3jzHXLj5K2YzDnjO0FlEq5GKm-nJK3s7rD8Z6vXXLYrhzj5vnjkaL5QJ5xxzj8SekN_lfNgpjfL9re2n7AFiQJknMTN0rie4rTPi8S/s1600/GUJ001+Gujarat%252C+Saurashtra+Frog.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img class="img-responsive" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjygNwK7h5iLsgI6mHfIyy_JXY7Tv_DCRIjhVlJpu3jzHXLj5K2YzDnjO0FlEq5GKm-nJK3s7rD8Z6vXXLYrhzj5vnjkaL5QJ5xxzj8SekN_lfNgpjfL9re2n7AFiQJknMTN0rie4rTPi8S/s320/GUJ001+Gujarat%252C+Saurashtra+Frog.jpg" alt="Frog or tortoise"/></a>
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<p>Ancient coin from <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saurashtra_%28region%29" target="_blank">Saurashtra</a>, Gujarat
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<p><strong>Weight: </strong>4.5g</p>
<p><strong>Diameter: </strong>1.1x1.3cm</p>
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Arunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07230961862479221177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5209974037263998042.post-28211948559581418812016-05-22T19:13:00.001-07:002016-05-22T19:29:29.825-07:00[PLA003] Panchala Rudramitra coin 19mm
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiigADHLsf2q36Epg1QQrlnnEUsoCtTrvXfuMLM7m9fVyeqvQETZLDLrNn9q0jKdJo7jNo4bZa5njxFTd1-RIMsw4zdZ8EAVcEjlNboQpmygRsWsv2QNYeCaTTB60gW_tiNpHdJIvIZmZWm/s1600/PLA003+Panchala+Rudragupta+19mm+-+Reverse.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img class="img-responsive" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiigADHLsf2q36Epg1QQrlnnEUsoCtTrvXfuMLM7m9fVyeqvQETZLDLrNn9q0jKdJo7jNo4bZa5njxFTd1-RIMsw4zdZ8EAVcEjlNboQpmygRsWsv2QNYeCaTTB60gW_tiNpHdJIvIZmZWm/s320/PLA003+Panchala+Rudragupta+19mm+-+Reverse.jpg" alt="God Indra standing on square pedestal "/></a>
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<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panchala" href="_blank">Panchala</a> - Post-Sunga, pre-Kaniska die-struck coin. Coin attributed to Rudramitra.</p>
<p><strong>Weight: </strong>4.41g</p>
<p><strong>Diameter: </strong>1.9cm</p>
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Arunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07230961862479221177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5209974037263998042.post-10022694999297239292016-05-22T19:00:00.001-07:002016-05-22T19:03:54.489-07:00[PLA002] Panchala Indramitra coin 13mm
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB0oHLapcsTMCL1N9hy0W5D7HhtTnIjdmsR2RiOzIY-UAK8LxZlg4XbY9xrUZC9RHNsdmTnthoglHkZLT7b-iFioJhpCiwTFyTnl7v3Gg-qxG4EcMdBg0epMXOWP7TVxi4yyZZCyFfq142/s1600/PLA002+Panchala+Indramitra+16mm+-Reverse%252C+Indra.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img class="img-responsive" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB0oHLapcsTMCL1N9hy0W5D7HhtTnIjdmsR2RiOzIY-UAK8LxZlg4XbY9xrUZC9RHNsdmTnthoglHkZLT7b-iFioJhpCiwTFyTnl7v3Gg-qxG4EcMdBg0epMXOWP7TVxi4yyZZCyFfq142/s320/PLA002+Panchala+Indramitra+16mm+-Reverse%252C+Indra.jpg" alt="God Indra standing on square pedestal "/></a>
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<div class="myimage-caption small">Above the three Panchala symbols in row, below Brahmi legend indramitrasa, all in a deep square incuse.</div>
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<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panchala" href="_blank">Panchala</a> - Post-Sunga, pre-Kaniska die-struck coin. Coin attributed to Indramitra.
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<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj72tBaxIn1AWrlk-dnACw4Ou4GcDVBt1xbpfg8w7e8n3Y6UsYtcMhcfO-ppHkLVjWKi7XlFknzzKNvHbLKf5wdR9Y2qKMKnCRUXaYwGp1Pf-6q1BstYEUgFLY13JCZN4tj5SxHnQ9wwP7t/s100/Indramitra.jpg"/></p>
<p><strong>Weight: </strong>3.98g</p>
<p><strong>Diameter: </strong>1.6cm</p>
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Arunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07230961862479221177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5209974037263998042.post-37731021001918844622016-05-22T08:20:00.001-07:002016-05-22T08:29:14.201-07:00[PLA001] Panchala Agnimitra tiny coin 13mm
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<div class="myimage-caption small">Above the three Panchala symbols in row, below Brahmi legend agimitrasa, all in a deep square incuse.</div>
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<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panchala" href="_blank">Panchala</a> - Post-Sunga, pre-Kaniska die-struck coin. Coin attributed to agnimitra. Possibly the smallest dinomination.
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<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMQREnPzs9K4xzENp7mC8Idh5P0cUiNv2jXDJa1doZkXAbqclgc_0htcgpYgihl59cLv7yjRLIVeBcY7rTMWgvSbAz2asjgKdgTZrlmWc58G_pAfL16d-HByl70JA6hS7bui_swWOIXdzV/s100/Agnimitra.jpg"/></p>
<p><strong>Weight: </strong>2.31g</p>
<p><strong>Diameter: </strong>1.3cm</p>
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Arunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07230961862479221177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5209974037263998042.post-2061405515939349112016-05-21T11:10:00.001-07:002016-05-21T11:15:08.222-07:00[VNR005] Saluvas of Gersoppa - Silver Coin
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<p>Silver coin of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saluva_dynasty" target="_blank">Saluvas</a> of <a href="https://www.google.co.in/maps/place/Gersoppa,+Karnataka+581384/@14.2400289,74.6475935,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x3bbc142befb0a523:0xc1723ba42655941!8m2!3d14.2379578!4d74.6532178" target="_blank">Gersoppa</a> who were feudatory of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vijayanagara_Empire">Vijayanagar Empire</a>, Saluva Malla, 1446-1510AD.</p>
<p><strong>Weight: </strong>1.45g</p>
<p><strong>Diameter: </strong>1.2cm</p>
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Arunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07230961862479221177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5209974037263998042.post-12701957491708988922016-05-21T10:24:00.005-07:002016-05-21T10:39:47.110-07:00[KSH003] Kushan Tetradracham - Kanishka I
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<p>Drachm - <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kushan_Empire" target="_blank">Kushana/Kushan</a> Empire. Kaniska I, King standing at altar.</p>
<p><strong>Weight: </strong>16.7g</p>
<p><strong>Diameter: </strong>2.6cm</p>
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