Item 37 out of 440
Lot # 37 - Potin Coin of Pallavas of Kanchi.
Potin Coin of Pallavas of Kanchi.
Potin Coin of Pallavas of Kanchi. Potin Coin of Pallavas of Kanchi.
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Start Price 35000 Estimated Price 35000-40000
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DenominationPotin UnitMetalPotin
Full Description:

Pallavas of Kanchi (4th Century AD), Potin Unit, Obv: an Elephant standing,  facing right, uncertain Pallava-Grantha legend above, all within circular border, Rev: a Peacock standing facing in the center, encircled by a circular border with attached semi-circular arches , 2.3g, 16.82mm, (Unlisted & unreported), overstruck border on the obverse, choice extremely fine, Exceptionally Rare.

It is the first  known specimen in Pallavas coinage to show an Elephant instead of the usual Bull. An important rarity!