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Potin Unit - Vishnurudra Buddhananda
| Issuer | Kadamba Kingdom |
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| Year | 300-345 |
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| Reference(s) | ACR#2119 |
| Obverse description | A humped bull (Nandi) depicted in profile to the left occupies the central field of this crudely struck potin unit. The bovine figure is rendered in a highly schematic, provincial style characteristic of early Kadamba coinage. Surrounding the bull, a Brahmi legend encircles the field, reading the royal name or epithet associated with the issuer Vishnurudra Buddhananda. The flan is irregular and shows the characteristic dark, oxidized surface typical of potin alloy coins of this period. |
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| Obverse script | Brahmi |
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| Reverse description | The reverse is entirely blank, presenting an undecorated, flat to slightly concave potin surface with no design, legend, or device of any kind. The surface displays the natural mottled gray patina of aged potin, with minor surface irregularities consistent with the hammered production technique. This uniface style, with a blank reverse, is a documented characteristic of early Kadamba potin coinage of this type. |
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