© Amit Kher (CC BY-NC)
© Amit Kher (CC BY-NC)
Ratna Deva II - Kalachuris of Ratnapura fractional masha ND
| Silver | 0.28 g | 8.14 mm |
| Issuer | Kalachuri dynasty (Indian Hindu Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1120-1135 |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.28 g |
| Diameter | 8.14 mm |
| Thickness | 1.17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#419388 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Devanagari legend “Ratna/ Deva” in two lines.
Script: Devanagari
Edge
Plain
Comment
Type 1 with lotus (partially visible) to the left of the deity - Karan Singh, Classification of Ratna Deva's Silver Coins
Reference - 1. Living Without Silver John S. Dyell - # 131, pg. 350
Karan Singh has detailed further classification of this series, containing 3 Types with varieties in each -
Type I - 1 variety with minor variation on some coins
Type II - Varities A, B, C, D, E and F
Type III - Varieties A and B
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Ratna Deva II - Kalachuris of Ratnapura (fractional masha) ND (1120-1135) 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 or Dharmachakra, which symbolizes the path to enlightenment. This fusion of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious diversity of the Kalachuri dynasty, which ruled over a region that was home to both Hindu and Buddhist communities.