AE drachm of Rupa Chandra I (13th century), Kangra Kingdom, India

Description

Stylized horseman right, Sri above (not visible) / Stylized bull, inscriptions above ("Sri Rupa"), only partially visible, as always. Scarce. Much nicer than these usually are. 13mm, 3.0 grams. "The Catalogue of Katoch rulers of Kangra"#1ff.
The kings of Kangra are almost unknown in history, their existence was shadowy and the dating of their reigns is coins are fairly scarce, not well-studied and difficult to find.
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