The Early History of the Deccan (Parts I–XI) v2.c17.s2.t5.4

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A second early type is that of the *padma-ṭaṅkas*: they are flat and round. They have a lotus in the centre, which gives them their name, and four punched marks on the obverse; of these two are the letters *śri*, the third is a conch, and the fourth is usually a bow (Pl. LXV, 3).³ In one variety of this type we have scroll work stamped from a die on the reverse, and among the punches on the obverse there are two retrospectant lions (Pl. LXV, 19).¹ These coins, which are usually found in Banavasi, are generally attributed to the Kadambas, but the attribution is by no means certain. Their diameter is 1 in. and their weight about 60 grains.