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Cheras 100 BC - 250 AD Copper 16,5x18, 7,89 grams. Mitchener 1995, like no. 16-20 (Coin circulation in Southernmost India) Obv.: Multi type. Rev.: Bow and arrow (early type) |
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| Cheras 100 BC - 250 AD Copper 16,5x17,5, 2,63 grams. Mitchener 1995, like no. 54-57 (Coin circulation in Southernmost India) Obv.: Elephant right with differet symbols o. elephant and perhaps a trident in front Rev.: Bow and arrow, ankus ?. |
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Roman Coins used and found in South India
| Augustus BC 27- AD 14 Denar, silver 3,7 gram Reverse: Dawn: CAESARES Round: AVGUSTI FCOSDESIGPRINCTVVENT Is said to be found in Tamil Nadu |
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| Tiberius AD 14-37 Denar, silver, 3,76 gram Reverse: Livia PONTIF MAXIM "The Tribute Penny" Slashed on the obverse by chisel cut. The reason for the slashing has been explained by different ways: to examine the alloy of the core of the coin; to erase the foreign authority; to erase the monetary character of the coin; iconoclastic reasons of religious origin. |
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| Tiberius AD 14-37 Denar, silver 3,84 gram Reverse: Livia PONTIF MAXIM "The Tribute Penny" Is said to be found in Tamil Nadu |
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| Litterature: Coinage, Trade & Economi, Indian Institute of Research in Numismatic Studies. Several articles about the Roman Coins in India. Ex.: Peter Berghaus, Roman Coins from India and their Imitations |
