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Medieval India: Early Medieval Maharashtra, 'bull' type alloyed copper coin (Kantavigraha?), 1.22g.

Currency:INR Category:Coins & Paper Money / Indian Coins - Medieval Start Price:NA Estimated At:10,000.00 - 12,000.00 INR
Medieval India: Early Medieval Maharashtra, 'bull' type alloyed copper coin (Kantavigraha?), 1.22g.
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Early Medieval Maharashtra, Khandesh region, 'bull' type alloyed copper coin of 'Vishnukundin' fabric, attributed to uncertain issuer (Kantavigraha?), probably a local Rashtrakuta ruler (c.600-700 AD), 1.22g. Obv: Bull standing facing right, Brahmi legend Shri Kanta Vigra (?) above. Rev: Elephant walking to right within a rayed circle.

About Extremely fine, Extremely rare.

Rare examples of 'bull' type Vishnukundin fabric coins of early medieval Northern Maharashtra are known to have animal reverses, instead of the usual Kalasha motif. A peacock, an elephant, a horse and a lion are known. The legend on this coin is tentatively read as 'Kanta Vigra’ and this might suggest a new king with a '-Vigraha' ending name.