Kalachuri dynasty Copper unit - Krishnaraja, 550 – 575
Information
Country
Kalachuri dynasty
Kalachuri dynasty
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Copper unit - Krishnaraja
Year
550 – 575
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Weight (g)
1.09
Diameter (mm)
11
Thickness (mm)
1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Copper unit - Krishnaraja from Kalachuri dynasty. Issued from 550 to 575. Struck in Copper. Measures 11 mm and weighs 1.09 g.
- Obverse
- Bull Nandi seated right
- Reverse
- Brahmi legend: sri krishnaraja, temple complex below Ref: Mangalam 3aIt is tempting to think that the "buildings" under the legend on the reverse represent the cave temples at Elephanta or Ellora.
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (550-575) | — |
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