Pallava Coin
4th century CE
Details
Context
Description
Details
Title: Coin
Period/Date: 4th century CE
Dynasty/Style: Pallava dynasty
Provenance: Andhra Pradesh
Medium: Lead coin
Dimensions(mm): Di. 15
Weight: 2 gm
Credit Line: Dr. Bhadragirish, Hyderabad
Accession Number: PIF00CN10
Context
The early Pallavas (4th cen. CE) ruled the central coastal Andhra from Dhanyakataka after the Ikshvakus. The later Pallavas were one of the strongest dynasties in early historic South India. They were great builders of monuments and issued coins which had limited symbols.
Description
The obverse showcases a ship with a sacred lamp on the reverse, the other symbols show the bull combined with kumbha, chakra, trisula and horse. The coin has crude edges.
