Vishnukundin coin
5th century CE
Details
Context
Description
Details
Title: Coin
Period/Date: 5th century CE
Dynasty/Style: Vishnukundin dynasty
Provenance: Andhra Pradesh
Medium: Copper coin
Dimensions(mm): Di. 15
Weight: 2 gm
Credit Line: Dr. Bhadragirish, Hyderabad
Accession Number: PIF00CN12
Context
The Vishnukundin Dynasty, rising to power in the 5th Century CE from Keesargutta, Hyderabad region, minted uninscribed coins uniquely. They first cast circular flans and then die-struck designs onto them. Their coins were possibly influenced by Satavahana coinage.
Description
The obverse side of the coin features a lion, the dynasty’s emblem and on the reverse, symbols like the conch shell between two lamps or a Purnakumbha with foliage are present.
