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Potin Unit - Kadambas of Banavasi
| - | 1.19 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Kadamba Kingdom (Deccan Plateau) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 250-400 |
| Value | 1 Potin |
| Weight | 1.19 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#356980 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Bow and arrow, and circular symbols
Comment
These thin coins are found in north Karnataka, and are ascribed to the 'Period of Confusion' from 250-400 AD that followed the rule of the Chutus. They depict a standing bull - a Shaivite symbol - with a legend (often blundered) that reads Rajno Vishnurudra Budhananda, a ruler known only from these coins.Interesting fact
The Kadamba Kingdom, which issued the Potin Unit - Kadambas of Banavasi (250-400) coin, was known for its unique blend of Hindu and Jain architectural styles, as seen in the Kadamba-era temples and monuments that still stand today in the Deccan Plateau region of India.