Copper unit - Krishnaraja

€324,045.00
IssuerKalachuri dynasty
Year550-575
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionCopper
Weight1.09 g
Dimensions11 mm
Thickness1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
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Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionBull Nandi seated right
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionBrahmi legend: sri krishnaraja, temple complex below Ref: Mangalam 3aIt is tempting to think that the `buildings` under the legend on the reverse represent the cave temples at Elephanta or Ellora.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringsri krishnaraja
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (550-575)  - -
Catalog ID4141792070
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