Item 51 out of 771
Lot # 51 - Bronze Coin of Pallavas of Kanchi.
Bronze Coin of Pallavas of Kanchi.
Bronze Coin of Pallavas of Kanchi. Bronze Coin of Pallavas of Kanchi.
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  • P-Auction # 33
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Start Price 40000 Estimated Price 40000-50000
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DenominationBronze Unit MetalBronze
Full Description:

Pallavas of Kanchi (4-6 Century CE), Bronze Unit, Elephant type, Obv: an upright bull facing right, a snake, a crescent, a conch-shell (shankha) and a Srivatsa symbol above, beaded border around the field, Rev: an elephant standing facing right, linear border around the field, 2.09.g, 16.82mm, (The Pallava Coins, R. Krishnamurthy # 217), choice very fine, Exceedingly Rare.

Note: This type with the combination of an elephant & a bull has not been offered in public auctions in the past. It is a significant offering as it is rare type from the Pallava coinage.