Silver Kahavanu - Uttama Chola 973 front Silver Kahavanu - Uttama Chola 973 back
Silver Kahavanu - Uttama Chola 973 photo

Silver Kahavanu - Uttama Chola

973 year
Silver 3.94 g -
Description
Issuer
Chola dynasty (Indian Hindu Dynasties)
Emperor
Uttama (970-985)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
973
Value
Silver Kahavanu
Currency
Stater
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.94 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#284530
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Nagari legend Uttama/Cholah in two lines

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Silver Kahavanu - Uttama Chola 973 coin is that it features an image of Lord Shiva, the Hindu deity, on one side, and an inscription in Tamil, the language of the Chola people, on the other side. This coin was issued during the reign of King Uttama Chola, who was known for his military campaigns and cultural achievements, and it reflects the cultural and religious values of the Chola dynasty.