Ikshvaku Coin
3rd century CE
Details
Context
Description
Details
Title: Coin
Period/Date: 3rd century CE
Dynasty/Style: Ikshvaku dynasty
Provenance: Andhra Pradesh
Medium: Lead coin
Dimensions: Di. 16 (mm)
Weight: 3 – 4 gm
Credit Line: Dr. Bhadragirish, Hyderabad
Accession Number: PIF000CN8
Context
The Ikshvakus became independent in the Eastern Deccan (modern-day Telangana and Andhra Pradesh) from the Satavahanas and established their capital at Nagarjunakonda (Sri Parvata-Vijayapuri) around 227 CE.
Description
Ikshvaku imitated the Andhra potins, and issued lead coins which bear a stylized upright, right facing, tuskless elephant. A Brahmi legend is inscribed at the top on the obverse and the Ujjaini symbol is seen on the reverse side of the coin.
