Pallavas of Kanchi, Uninscribed Alloyed Copper, 3.26g, Obv: Bull standing facing right, a

Pallavas of Kanchi, Uninscribed Alloyed Copper, 3.26g, Obv: Bull standing facing right, a crescent and Shrivatsa above, Rev: Two-masted Ship (Similar to Krishnamurthy 11). Very fine+, exceedingly rare. Pallava coins depicting ships stand a testament to the maritime power of the dynasty and the importance of trade for the Pallava kingdom. The types borrow directly from earlier coins, such as those of the Satavahanas and the Salankayanas. In a wider perspective, these coins are very important evidential components for the history of India's naval prowess during the Ancient Period and the importa

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Auction: Auction #108 · Oswal Antiques · 2025-07-13 · Estimate: ₹ 40000 - ₹ 50000

Category: Ancient : Pallavas

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