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Medieval India: Early medieval Gujarat,copper coin following Western Kshatrapa/Gupta typology, 4.18g

Currency:INR Category:Coins & Paper Money / Indian Coins - Medieval Start Price:NA Estimated At:3,000.00 - 4,000.00 INR
Medieval India: Early medieval Gujarat,copper coin following Western Kshatrapa/Gupta typology, 4.18g
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Early medieval Gujarat, post-Gupta period, unattributable copper coin following Western Kshatrapa/Gupta typology, (600-700 AD), unpublished in major sources, 4.18g. Obv: Facing bust of king, wearing elaborate crown. Rev: Indistinct symbol (Sankha?) in the centre, surrounded by illegible Brahmi legend.

Very fine, Rare.

The most likely attribution for this coin is one of the many medieval 'Rajput' dynasties, like local Rashtrakutas, Chalukyas or Chapotkatas of Gujarat who were feudatory to the imperial Gurjara-Pratiharas. The execution of a facing portrait is exceptional and unique in medieval numismatic art.