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Tetradrachm - Manadeva
| Issuer | Licchavi Kingdom |
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| Year | 576-605 |
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| Diameter | 27 mm |
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| Obverse description | Female deity Sri Bhogini seated facing in padmasana (lotus position) upon a stylized lotus flower, rendered in low relief in the local Licchavi artistic tradition. The figure is depicted with arms extended, likely holding symbolic attributes. A legend in Brahmi script appears in the field surrounding the central device. The flan is irregular and shows characteristic surface patination consistent with hammered copper coinage of the Kathmandu Valley. |
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| Obverse lettering | Sri Bhogini |
| Reverse description | A lion passant to left, depicted in a stylized manner characteristic of Licchavi-period coinage, with details of the mane and body rendered in low hammered relief. The figure occupies the central field of the irregular flan. A Brahmi legend surrounds the central motif, identifying the issuing authority. The surface displays green cuprite patination typical of ancient Nepali copper issues. |
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