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Massa - Raja Raja Chola I
| Copper | 4.58 g | 17.9 mm |
| Issuer | Chola dynasty (Indian Hindu Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Rajaraja I (இராசராச சோழன்) (985-1014) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 985-1014 |
| Value | 1 Massa |
| Currency | Stater |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.58 g |
| Diameter | 17.9 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#17657 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
A sitting man with Conch on right hand. Legend in Nagari script (Old script used to write Tamil. Which is the parent of Devanagari script and later adapted for writing Hindi.
Translation: "SHRI RAJA RAJA"
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin was issued under Rajaraja chola I, emperor of the Chola dynasty from 985-1014 AD. The coin is often called "Octopus Man" because of it's appearance of tentacles.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Massa - Raja Raja Chola I coin 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 and a stupa, indicating the religious tolerance and syncretism that characterized the Chola dynasty.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 985 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| ND (985-1014) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Massa - Raja Raja Chola I 985-1014 coin.
