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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Ancientnoob, post: 2281628, member: 44140&quot;]Spotted&nbsp; this little oddball on the &#039;bay. The coin is described as Potin. First, everyone knows Potin doesn&#039;t hold up well, and the coin appeared to be in excellent shape condition wise. This comes from a series of coins that was issued in Banavasi from the mid 4th century to the 6th century but are oddly often given earlier dates. (1st cent.) The first century AD date doesn&#039;t work because the Kadamba of Banavasi gained independence from the Pallava in AD 345. A historical event I know next to nothing about.</p><p><br /></p><p>This particular coin comes from the second ruler of the Kadamba dynasty. Named Raja Kanga Varma. He ruled AD 365-390. Kadamba coins are often found in mixed hoards with coins of the Satavahana and Chutu. In 2006 a hoard of these Kadamba coins was discovered for the first time. Most of those are of later, early 6th century rulers.</p><p><br /></p><p>India, Banavasi</p><p>Kadamba Kingdom</p><p>Kanga Varma (r. AD 365-390)</p><p>Potin Unit 18 mm x 0.93 grams</p><p>Obverse: Zebu Bull right Kannada Legend around.</p><p>Reverse: Repeating arrow design.</p><p>Ref: Unpublished</p><p>Note: Ex. Rare, high grade, off center.</p><p><br /></p><p>(Any help with the legend would be appreciated <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />)</p><p>[ATTACH=full]456046[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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