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Numismatic and History Discussion Forums => Other Types of Ancient Coins Discussion Forum => Topic started by: Tanit on September 23, 2006, 04:16:21 am
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Hi
Here is a small bizarre coin of 17 mm. Maybe it is an Indian coin.
Any information about this coin is welcome.
Thanks
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I am not sure if it is Indian or not. I have never seen a coin like this. The reverse seems to show a fish in a pool, which can be found on some early Indian coins. The other side seems to show a sun face. From its appearance, I think this may be from Islamic times.
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I thought that it is an Indian coin because it seemed to me to look like this other coin which I possess.
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Yes ,this is an Indian ancient coin of Western Kshatrapa.
Obv.ruler's bust and shaka year behind the ear.
rev-Three arched hill sarounded by brahmi of 4th century AD.
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I am sure that this is not an indian coin.
I just given the details of second coin of Tanit in my earlier post.
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I believer your second coin was minted by Bhartrdaman sometime between 278-295 AD. It is very similar to coins number 2764 to 2779 in Mitchnier's Ancient & Classical World.
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Hi Tanit
As Howard says, this is a coin of Bhartradaman, as Mahakstrapa (204-217 SE/ 282-295 AD), and is dated year 206 (284 AD) behind the head.
Best wishes
Alan