Chola dynasty Massa - Raja Raja Chola I, 985

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Chola dynasty Chola dynasty
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Massa - Raja Raja Chola I
Year 985
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Weight (g) 4.58
Diameter (mm) 17.9
Thickness (mm) 2.8
Demonetized Yes

Description

Massa - Raja Raja Chola I from Chola dynasty. Issued in 985. Struck in Copper. Measures 17.9 mm and weighs 4.58 g.

Obverse
On obverse five petal flower or banana in left hand, spheres with dots, With the two fingers of hand appearing as legs it look like a stick human. Could this be a medieval die-cutter's hidden expression of oppression by an evil Raja
Reverse
On reverse Ra below Ja.
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
985 

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