Potin unit - Kadambas of Banavasi - Krishnavarma II (516-540) front Potin unit - Kadambas of Banavasi - Krishnavarma II (516-540) back
Potin unit - Kadambas of Banavasi - Krishnavarma II (516-540) photo
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Potin unit - Kadambas of Banavasi - Krishnavarma II

 
Potin 0.13 g 9 mm
Description
Issuer
Kadamba Kingdom (Deccan Plateau)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
516-540
Value
1 Potin
Composition
Potin
Weight
0.13 g
Diameter
9 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#168609
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Blank.

Comment

Conch type

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of Potin, a metal that was commonly used in ancient India for coinage, but is now rarely found in circulation.