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Pillar of the Community
United States
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A Challenge for the other members. Silver 14 mm x 2.25 grams 
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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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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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Never seen that coin before. Will be interested in it's attribution later.
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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Seems to have Indian influences in it. Very early Parthian Empire? AR drachm.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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I think BOBl hit the nail on the head. Harsha!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7066 Posts |
Not Parthian. I believe Pushyabhutis.
Edited by Kamnaskires 03/21/2015 12:03 am
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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@ Bob L: That made me go Googling! Lots of good information to be found.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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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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Pillar of the Community
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5155 Posts |
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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