AYODHYA अयोध्या (Kosala कौशल ) MITRA KINGS OF KOSALA, SATYAMITRA, COPPER UNIT, High Quality Detailed
Ruler : Satyamitra
Era : c. 3rd century AD
Dynasty : Mitra
Denomination : Copper Unit
Weight : 6.82 g
Diameter : 19.7 mm
Book Reference : Pieper # 1062
Obverse :
Bull standing left, with sacrificial spear to left and Brahmi legend below reading ‘Satyamitasa’.
Reverse :
Peacock facing a palm tree, wavy line below.
Comment :
Ayodhya was historically known as Saketa. The early Buddhist and Jain canonical texts mention that the religious leaders Gautama Buddha and Mahavira visited and lived in the city.
This was issued in the Ayodhya region after the collapse of Kushan rule.
Extremely Fine Grade, Scarce.
