| Obverse |
Five punches (see line drawing)
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| Reverse |
Pandya dynastic emblem: Fish punch |
| Date |
c. 1st century BCE to 1st century CE |
| Weight |
1.22 gm. |
| Dimensions |
12 x 10 mm. |
| Die axis |
n.a. |
| Reference |
Mitchiner Tamil Nadu Kerala 131-134, Krishnamurthy 1 |
| Comments |
The Pandyas started to issue their own punchmarked silver coinage as the Mauryan empire began to lose power. All Sangam Age coins are rare. The punchmarked silver is very difficult to find. SUPERB example of the type! |