Panchala Dynasty, Bhanumitra (1-20 AD), Copper Karshapana, Obv: goddess lakshmi facing, flanked
by eight-arched hill and stylized fire altar with serrated line below, brahmi legend (“Rajno
Bhanumitrasya”) above, Rev: tree in railing, 8.36g, 20.85mm, Unlisted type, choice extremely
fine+, Extremely Rare.
This rare series is known only from a hoard discovered a few years ago that contained the coins of Bhanumitra, recently in an article by the Wilfred Pieper he mentioned that he believes that the deity is Mansadevi.
This rare series is known only from a hoard discovered a few years ago that contained the coins of Bhanumitra, recently in an article by the Wilfred Pieper he mentioned that he believes that the deity is Mansadevi.
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