Guest guest Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 Mangalore: Ancient Gold Coin Unearthed in Temple Daijiworld News Network -Mangalore (VM) Mangalore, May 7: The Astabandha Brahmakalashotav at Delampady Mahalingeshwar Temper near Angadymogru in Puthige panchayat, Kasargod has hit a treasure for the temple. It was during these celebrations that a wealth of an ancient coin weighing one-and-half pound was recovered at the temple. The coin was unearthed during the Vedic rites. The coin has Sanskrit script and has Shiva and Parvati engraved on the other side. According to the Archeology department, the coin was minted during the rule of Ikkeri Dynasty.(circa 1500 AD) <http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=21053&n_tit=Mangalore%3A+Ancient+Gold+Coin+Unearthed+in+Temple> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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