Copper
circa 200-100 BCE
CSMVS
Details
Culture/Civilisation
Ancient India
Theme
Trade, Movement and Exchange
Subtheme
Trade Within India
Case Title
Kings of Commerce
Display Location
Coomaraswamy Hall
Measurements
30mm x 25mm Weight. 7.72gm
Accession Number
2006.27
Description
The Pandya kingdom in southern India accumulated great wealth through its ports’ booming trade with the Mediterranean.
Curators Comments
Obv: Elephant to right, trident like symbol to right, symbols (unclear) including Chakra above elephant
Rev: Stylised fish