These thin coins are found in north Karnataka, and are ascribed to the \'Period of Confusion\' from 250-400 AD that followed the rule of the Chutus. They depict a standing bull - a Shaivite symbol - with a legend (often blundered) that reads Rajno Vishnurudra Budhananda, a ruler known only from these coins.
Description
Obverse
Bull standing right with Brahmi legend above
Reverse
Bow and arrow, and circular symbols
Exquisite
Value 1 Potin Weight 1.19 g Diameter 18 mm
Comments
These thin coins are found in north Karnataka, and are ascribed to the \'Period of Confusion\' from 250-400 AD that followed the rule of the Chutus. They depict a standing bull - a Shaivite symbol - with a legend (often blundered) that reads Rajno Vishnurudra Budhananda, a ruler known only from these coins.