Early historic Indian coinage
Punch-marked silver circulated among expanding states, cities, and trade routes.
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Krishnavarma II Potin Units - Copper, Copper Coin
Ancient India Coins516-540 CE
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Obverse of Krishnavarma II potin units - Copper (516-540 CE, 0.43 g)Images are reviewed by an admin before publication.
Collector data sheet
Physical specifications
CI-DYN-B71-001- Metal
- Copper
- Weight
- 0.25-0.43 g
- Diameter
- 10-12 mm
- Shape
- Circular
- Edge Type
- Plain / unlisted
- Reference Catalog No.
- K. Ganesh, Coins of Banavasi 5.3-5.7. Circle divided into five wedges with Kannada sri do sha ra shi; reverse Kannada shashankah
| Denomination | Krishnavarma II Units |
|---|---|
| Ruler / Issuer | Krishnavarma II |
| Mint | Unattributed ancient mint/region |
| Rarity | Scarce |
| Estimated Price Range | ₹1,500 – ₹4,000 |
| Era | Ancient India Coins |
Historical orientation
This coin in its time
Dates are contextual and approximate; the highlighted entry is the catalogue issue period.
Hellenistic Asia
New kingdoms and trade links shaped monetary traditions across the north-west.
Indian Ocean exchange
Overland and maritime commerce linked South Asia with neighbouring regions.
This coin’s issue period
Krishnavarma II is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.