22/11/2019

06/11/2019- ANCIENT INDIAN COINS- Banas


ഇന്നത്തെ പഠനം
അവതരണം
Augustine Stephen D'souza
വിഷയം
ANCIENT INDIAN COINS
ലക്കം
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Banas

anas claim decent from Mahabali and the dynasty takes its name from Bana, the son of Mahabali. They were feudatories to Satavahanas, Pallavas, Cholas, Pandyas and Chalukyas. Their kingdom had various regions at different times spanning from 4th to 15th century.  

Specifics of the coin shown below 

This coin attributed to Banas of Madhura, 14th century. 

Metal  - Copper 
Weight  - 3.2 gms 
Obverse  - Garuda facing to the right holding a snake in hand. 
Reverse  - twin fishes around a sceptre.   


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