Kalachuris of Malwa and Gujarat Sangramasila, c. 610 AD AR damma (0.48 g) Obverse: Lioness with curved tail couchant left Reverse: Circular Nagari legend Sri Sangrama(sila)
Ref: Not listed in Mitchiner; Fishman & Todd U6 Fishman & Todd recorded only 1 specimen. The legend was misread by Fishman & Todd as Agrahasila; the correct reading is Sangramasila. Our specimen shows the king's name Sangrama clearly. Exceedingly Rare. A similar specimen sold for CHF 500 in Leu Numismatik's Web Auction 14, Lot 808. |