The Early History of the Deccan (Parts I–XI) v2.c17.s2.t15.2
The Early History of the Deccan (Parts I–XI) v2.c17.s2.t15.2
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Two inscribed gold coins came to light during the excavations at Kolhapur in the year 1946. Their weight is 22.5 grains and they have symbols on both sides. On the obverse there is a trident with a hand, whose forks enclose the Sun and the Moon. The reverse shows the figure of a standing Garuḍa facing right, with legs bent, carrying a flowing banner in his left hand and a serpent in his right.¹