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© VJ
Massa - Raja Raja Chola I ND
| 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#410217 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Standing man, with lamp on left and footprint of Vishnu on right
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin was issued under Rajaraja chola I, emperor of the Chola dynasty from 985-1014 AD. The footprint of Vishnu is to showcase the conquest of Chera territory.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Massa - Raja Raja Chola I ND (985-1014) coin from the Chola dynasty is that it features a unique blend of Hindu and Buddhist motifs. The obverse of the coin depicts a Hindu deity, possibly Shiva or Vishnu, while the reverse features a Buddhist wheel and a stupa, indicating the religious harmony and syncretism that existed during the Chola period.
