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Medieval India: Rashtrakutas, silver dramma of Amoghavarsha I (814-878 AD), 0.51g.

Currency:INR Category:Coins & Paper Money / Indian Coins - Medieval Start Price:NA Estimated At:6,000.00 - 8,000.00 INR
Medieval India: Rashtrakutas, silver dramma of Amoghavarsha I (814-878 AD), 0.51g.
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Rashtrakutas, silver dramma of Amoghavarsha I (814-878 AD), not listed in MCSI or MNC, 0.51g. Obv: Elephant with rider marching to right. Rev: Proto-Nagari legend in two lines Shri Amo(gha)/varisha with letter 'ri' engraved retrograde.

Extremely fine, Rare.

Amoghavarsha was one of the great rulers of Rashtrakuta dynasty. He waged successful campaigns against rebellious feudatories and consolidated Rashtrakuta rule against the Ganga, Eastern Chalukya and Pallava kings. He was a devotee of Mahalakshmi of Kolhapur but also a great patron of Jainism.