Æ Stater - King Sampath Jayasimha ND (1128-1155) front Æ Stater - King Sampath Jayasimha ND (1128-1155) back
Æ Stater - King Sampath Jayasimha ND (1128-1155) photo
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Æ Stater - King Sampath Jayasimha ND

 
Copper 6.27 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Post-Hunnic dynasties of Kashmir (Indian Northern Dynasties)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1128-1155
Value
1 Stater
Currency
Stater
Composition
Copper
Weight
6.27 g
Diameter
19 mm
Thickness
4 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#89417
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Standing King with legend in nagari deva mostly out of flan

Lettering: De (va)

Edge

Plain irregular

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an unusual combination of symbols and motifs, including a seated lion, a wheel, and a deity, which reflects the cultural and religious influences of the Post-Hunnic dynasties of Kashmir during the 12th century.