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Ancient India: Vishnukundin dynasty of Vengi - alloyed copper 'lion' type coin, 6.73g.

Currency:INR Category:Coins & Paper Money / Indian Coins - Ancient Start Price:NA Estimated At:4,000.00 - 5,000.00 INR
Ancient India: Vishnukundin dynasty of Vengi - alloyed copper 'lion' type coin, 6.73g.
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This item SOLD at 2022 Aug 06 @ 12:39UTC+5:30
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Vishnukundin dynasty of Vengi - 'lion' type uninscribed coin of alloyed copper (c.500-600 AD), similar to Pieper 758, 6.73g. Obv: Roaring lion with mane, facing right. Rev: Sankha shell in a rayed circle.

Extremely fine, Rare.

This is an early Vishnukundin coin borrowing heavily from Pallava coin designs.