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Æ Unit - Elephant and Bull Ceylon Issue
| Issuer | Pallava dynasty (Southern India) |
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| Year | 275-800 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Reverse description | A right-facing humped bull (Zebu) is depicted in the central field in a bold, stylized relief, characteristic of early South Indian and Sri Lankan copper coinage. Above the bull's back appears a dual crescent control mark, serving as a dynastic or mint identifier. The bull is rendered with thick, schematic limbs and a pronounced dewlap, consistent with the artistic conventions of Pallava-era coinage. No inscriptions or legends are present; the field is otherwise plain. The flan is irregular and slightly rough, consistent with hammered production. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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| Mintage | ND (275-800) - Control marks above elephant ND (275-800) - No Control marks above elephant |
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