1880.] A. C. Carlleyle — Coins oftlie Sunga or Ifitra JDynasiy. 



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Symhols above the legend : — To left, Bodhi Tree, as before, To 

 right, two serpents intertwined, as before. In centre, linga guarded by 

 two serpents (Nags) whose heads rise above it on each side. 



Meverse. 



Ajjparently the symbol of Sangha, with the Wheel of the Law 

 of Buddha. (This was referred to, in describing the previous coin, the 

 reverse of which is defaced.) 



III. — Bhanu-mitea. 



5. Coin jDretty large. 

 Obverse. 



In a square depression, the legend below, with three symbols above it. 

 Legend — Bhanu-mitrasa. 



(Sometimes the last part of the name appears to be mitrasa.) 



Symlols, above the legend. To the left, the Bodhi Tree, as before. 

 To the right, two serpents intertwined, as before. In the centre, a square 

 punch-mark depression, containing a symbol composed of. four snakes 

 intertwined, and forming a squarish shaped figure. 



Meverse. 



The symbol of Sangha surmounted by the Wheel of the Law of 

 Buddha, But it is possible that it may be intended for a figure of the 

 Sun (Bhdnu) placed above a pedestal. 



IV. — Agni-mitba. 



6. Coin, large. 

 Obverse. 



In a square dejiression, the legend below, with three symbols above it. 

 Legend. — Agimitasa. 



Symbols above legend. To left, Bodhi Tree, as before. To right, two 

 serpents intertwined, as before. In centre, Linga^ guarded by two ser- 

 pents (Nags), one on each side. 



Reverse. 



Figure of Buddha standing, with right hand raised, and rays radiating 

 from his head. He stands on a Buddhist Kailing, between two trees. 



7. Coin, middle-sized, rather small.* 

 Obverse. 



Legend and symbols the same as in the preceding. 

 Heverse. 



Buddha standing, with right hand raised, and flames ascending from 



* [This is a mistake ; ooiai No. 7 in the Plate is not one of Agni-mitra, but of 

 Bhfimi-mitra, like No. 10. By a mischance the wrong coin seems to have been sent 

 to be figiu-ed ; Ed.] 



