Ikshvaku Coin
3rd cen CE
Details
Context
Description
Details
Title: Coin
Period/Date: 3rd century CE
Dynasty/Style: Ikshvaku dynasty
Provenance: Unknown
Medium: Lead Coin
Dimensions: Di 14 (mm)
Weight: 2.32 gm
Credit Line: Sri Kandula Venkatesh, Hyderabad
Accession Number: PIF00CN43
Context
The Ikshvakus succeeded the Satavahanas in the eastern Deccan, and established their capital at Nagarjunakonda (Sriparvata Vijayapuri) in 227 CE.
Description
The Ikshvakus imitated the Satavahana coins and created lead coins with a stylised, tuskless, right facing elephant. The reverse side has the Ujjaini symbol, while the top of the coin has a Brahmi inscription written on it.
