Pallava dynasty of Southern India 1228-1278 CE 1 Kasu Coin

Pallava dynasty of Southern India, Years: 1228-1278 CE, Denomination: 1 Kasu, Composition: Brass/Copper, Weight: 2.89 grams, Diameter: 14.87 mm, Reference: MSI# 355, about very fine, + extremely scarce.

Obverse: Bull to Right, Moon above

Reverse: Standing king type of Chola origin

The Pallava dynasty, a powerful ruling house of Southern India, is known for its deep cultural, architectural, and artistic legacy. This 1 Kasu coin (1228–1278 CE) reflects the late Pallava period, when regional powers influenced each other through trade and warfare. The obverse shows a sacred bull with a crescent moon, symbolizing divine protection and royal authority. The reverse features the standing-king motif adopted from Chola coinage, indicating strong cultural interaction between the Pallavas and Cholas. Coins of this era are extremely scarce, and this brass–copper kasu represents the final phase of Pallava numismatic tradition before their decline.