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Mystery Coin Of The Day

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A Challenge for the other members.
Silver 14 mm x 2.25 grams


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woah, I have no idea what that is. is that a new coin? I don't remember seeing that one.
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Yes this is a new coin.
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Harshavardhana/Harsha?
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Never seen that coin before. Will be interested in it's attribution later.
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Seems to have Indian influences in it.
Very early Parthian Empire?
AR drachm.
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I think BOBl hit the nail on the head. Harsha!
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Not Parthian. I believe Pushyabhutis.
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@ Bob L: That made me go Googling!
Lots of good information to be found.
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Harsha is a truly fascinating ruler I encourage everyone Google him and don't let me butcher this intriguing and complicated history.
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Kanauj, India
Harshavardhana b. AD 590 (r.606-647)
Vardhanas of Thanesar and Kanauj
AR Drachm 14mm x 2.25 grams
Obverse:Head left Crescent above, elongated earlobes.
Reverse: Peacock Brahmi legend around: vijitavanir avanapati sri siladitya
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Interesting coin, I knew who it was only because you told me.
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