Æ Unit - Kamadatta (Datta dynasty) (101 BC - 1 BC) front Æ Unit - Kamadatta (Datta dynasty) (101 BC - 1 BC) back
Æ Unit - Kamadatta (Datta dynasty) (101 BC - 1 BC) photo
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Æ Unit - Kamadatta Datta dynasty 101 BC - 1 BC

 
Copper 7.40 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Mathura dynasties (Northern Madhya and Uttar Pradesh regions)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
101 BC - 1 BC
Composition
Copper
Weight
7.40 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#218061
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Traces of elephants.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Lord Shiva on one side and an inscription in Brahmi script on the other, indicating the influence of Hinduism during the rule of the Datta dynasty in the region.