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½ AR Kahavanu - Raja Raja I
| Issuer | Chola dynasty (Indian Hindu Dynasties) |
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| Year | 985-1014 |
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| Weight | 1.1 g |
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| Reverse description | The reverse bears a dense, cursive Grantha-Tamil or early Nagari legend arranged in multiple lines across the field, reading the royal name and title of the issuing monarch. The inscription is rendered in the typical highly stylized script form associated with Chola silver coinage of the late 10th and early 11th century, presenting a characteristic interlocking appearance due to the tight arrangement within the flan. The text is enclosed within a beaded or pellet border consistent with the obverse treatment. The overall execution reflects the hammered technique, resulting in slightly irregular letter forms across the irregular flan. |
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| Reverse lettering | श्री राजराज |
| Edge | Plain |
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