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Well this first step is to try and understand what kind of coin your looking at. Here is a clue it is from India, but it is NOT a coin of the Gupta Empire although it looks like one...  |
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I figured that one out. It's such a vast empire and I still can't tell the differences in the script. I'll keep looking. I like the challenge.
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Could it be Krishna Raja?
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Could it be Krishna Raja.....yea...yea...its Krishna Raja...hahaha
Kalachuris in Deccan 550-575 AD 11 mm x 2.02 g
Obverse:Styled bust of Krishna Raja right
Reverse: Humped bull seated seated right- dots below-Brahmi script Parama mahesva paramata pitripad anudhyata Sri Krishna Raja. " He who devout worshipper of Siva, He who meditates at the feet of his mother and his father the lord Karishna Raja.
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Wow two for two, If I was only so lucky with the lottery. Would you like to do another?
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Ok but I have to retain some surprises for the threads....:-) Another whole coin...  Edited by Ancientnoob
08/16/2013 8:29 pm
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Maybe Maitrakas of Valabhi?
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And you are 3 for 3! Dated 475-800 AD. Rare this nice! Again rich silver billon!
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Wow, I can't believe it. I'll post something shortly.
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This should be quick.  |
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