Chola Empire

Raja Raja I (9-10 Century CE)

Copper Kasu

Obverse: standing posture of king, holding a object (lotus?), a lamp at left, crescent and four orbs at right

Reverse: king seated front, holding up an object (lotus?) in left hand and right arm resting on the right knee, Devanagari legend at right field ("Sri Raja/Raja")

Weight: 4 to 5gms each approx                 Size:  16 to 17mm each approx

about fine to very fine.