Ikshvaku Coin
Details
The Context
Details
Title: Coin
Period/Date: 3rd Cen. CE
Dynasty/Style: Ikshvaku dynasty
Provenance: Andhra Pradesh
Medium: Lead coin
Dimensions (mm): Di. 15
Weight: 3/4 gm
Credit Line: Dr. Bhadragirish
Accession Number: PIF000CN7
The Context
The Ikshvakus became independent in the eastern Deccan (modern-day Telangana and Andhra Pradesh) from the Satavahanas and established their capital at Nagarjunakonda (Vijayapuri) around 227 CE. Ikshvaku Dynasty (3rd cen. CE) issued lead coin which bears a stylized Elephant standing facing right, does not possess tusks along with design on obverse and Ujjaini symbol is seen on reverse side of the coin.
