Ancient Karnataka, South India
Kadamba period, c. 250-400 AD
Potin coin (0.37 g)
Obverse: Lotus within circle
Reverse: Blank
Ref: Pieper 2133
Thes Kadambas of Banavsi were the first Kannadiga family to rule in Karnataka, and the first to use the Kannada script in their inscriptions. Their anepigraphic coins come with three symbols: lotus, chakra and conch, all attributes sacred to Lord Vishnu.
A lovely strike.
Rare and SUPERB.