Post-Gupta, Samatata Kingdom, Ratnattraya type, possibly of Khadga rulers, c. 700-800, AV, 5.57 g. (22 mm). Obverse: 'Manjushri', seated cross-legged on lotus, holding sword, flanked by flaming trident and sword; brahmi legend ratnattraya above. Reverse: Cow and calf in couchant position, cow turning its head to lick the calf, a crescent moon with stars above and stylised representation of a mountain below.
A coin of the highest rarity, with only very few known. The flaming sword emblem might refer to the issuing dynasty, the Khadgas. Kumar, TOTGE 2024, p. 513, RRRR. A similar type was sold by CNG, auction 36, 2020, lot 102 (8500 usd).
EF, lustrous surfaces and well centred, some weakness from the strike.
Ex Chand Collection British Museum no 3.1.83.
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