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Stater - Gopalavarma ND
| Copper | 4.53 g | 18.14 mm |
| Issuer | Post-Hunnic dynasties of Kashmir (Indian Northern Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 902-904 |
| Value | 1 Stater |
| Currency | Stater |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.53 g |
| Diameter | 18.14 mm |
| Thickness | 2.65 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#78709 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
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Comment
The vertical line adjacent to the right side of the body (left side of the coin) defines it as one of the earlier post-Toramana rulers. To make things more difficult the character to the left of the body (right side of the coin) can be either the first or the second character of the name. However, in this case i am fairly confident this should be read as "Go" leading to only one candidate: Gopalavarma (ca 902-904AD).http://www.zeno.ru/showphoto.php?photo=103063
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Stater - Gopalavarma ND (902-904) from Post-Hunnic dynasties of Kashmir (Indian Northern Dynasties) made of Copper weighing 4.53 g is that it features a unique blend of Indian and Greek influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of Lord Ganesha, a popular Hindu deity, while the reverse side features a representation of the Greek goddess Athena, highlighting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the Post-Hunnic dynasties period in Kashmir.
