Copper unit - Krishnaraja

Issuer Kalachuri dynasty
Year 550-575
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Copper
Weight 1.09 g
Diameter 11 mm
Thickness 1 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse description Bull Nandi seated right
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Brahmi 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 lettering sri krishnaraja
Edge Plain
Mint
Mintage ND (550-575) - -
Numisquare ID 4141792070
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