Gobada Coin
Details
The Context
Details
Title: Coin
Period/Date: 2nd Cen. BCE
Dynasty/Style: Pre-Satavahana dynasty
Provenance: Andhra Pradesh
Medium: Copper alloy
Dimensions (mm): L 9 x W 7
Weight: 2 gm
Credit Line: Dr. Bhadragirish
Accession Number: PIF000CN2
The Context
Ancient South Vidarbha/Telangana, pre-Satavahana monarchical inscribed coinage characteristic of Kotalingala site, alloyed copper coin of King Gobada, showcasing a unique Brahmi script with geometrical patterns, distinct from the curved Ashoka Brahmi script. The coin’s obverse features an unparalleled design, while the reverse is quite plain. This contrast highlights the early phase of numismatic practices in the region.
