Vishnukundin Dynasty (450-615 CE), Andhra Region

Copper Base Alloy Unit

Obverse: a roaring lion standing facing the right with an upraised paw and tail curled against its back, a small Srivatsa symbol in front of it, a linear border surrounded by dots around the field

Reverse: a conch shell (Shankha) between two tridents, a linear border with serrations around the field

Weight: 7.61g          Size: 19.91mm

Ref.: The Pallava Coins, R. Krishnamurthy # Pg. 118-Coin No. 1/Mitch. K&A # 180

about very fine, Rare.