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⅛ Kahavanu ND
| Gold | 0.74 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Chola dynasty (Indian Hindu Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 960-1070 |
| Value | ⅛ Kahavanu |
| Currency | Massa (-1500) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 0.74 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#74943 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Chank above Legend; Devanagari legend "Uraka"; Legend 'Lakshmi'
Edge
Plain
Comment
Lakshmi, type IIIA (Ball and Annulet)Mitchiner (The Coinage and History of Soutern India, Part II: Tamil Nadu - Kerala) suggests instead of Lakshmi the reading of the legend as 'Lamka Ma(harajah) = King of Sri Lanka.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅛ Kahavanu coin from the Chola dynasty is that it features a unique blend of Hindu and Buddhist motifs. The obverse side of the coin depicts a Hindu deity, possibly Shiva or Vishnu, while the reverse side features a Buddhist wheel or dharmachakra, which symbolizes the teachings of Buddhism. This blending of religious symbols reflects the religious tolerance and syncretism that was prevalent during the Chola period, where Hinduism and Buddhism coexisted peacefully and influenced each other's art, culture, and religion.
