Vishnukundin of Vengi, uninscribed Alloyed Copper, 6.17g, “Lion' type, Obv: Roaring maned

Vishnukundin of Vengi, uninscribed Alloyed Copper, 6.17g, “Lion' type, Obv: Roaring maned lion facing right within dotted circle, Rev: Conch shell Sankha in a rayed circle (Similar to Pieper# 758). About extremely fine, extremely rare. The fabric and metallic composition of the coin is very similar to Pallava coins so it is plausible that it was struck in a southern mint, closer to the Pallava domains. The Vishnukundin and Pallava dynasties fought over the control of paddy-rich heartlands of Andhra Pradesh.

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Auction: Auction #109 · Oswal Antiques · 2025-09-14 · Estimate: ₹ 35000 - ₹ 40000

Category: Ancient : Vishnukundin

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