Rare Om and Omkar Gadhaiya Paisa

( Type : Omkar type , Place : Madhya Pradesh ,Material : Copper , Size : 11 mm x 11 mm, Period : Period : CIRCA AD 800-1300 A.D. )

( Type : Omkar type , Place : Madhya Pradesh ,Material : Copper , Size : 11 mm x 11 mm, Period : Period : CIRCA AD 800-1300 A.D. )

There is one coin reported from Madhya pradesh bears legends " Shri Om " or " Omkara " . Some scholars had attributed Paramara Rulers as issuer of coin . this coin is from post gupta period . These coins are of copper or billon commonly known as " Gadhiya " Coins . The obverse side of coin bears Head or Bust of King ( Granulated ) and reverse side bears the legends " Shri Om" or " Omkara " . It is believed that these coins were issued in the name of Omkara Mandhata , whose famous temple stands on the banks of Narmada at Mandhata , not far from Indore .

Sourse : " Coins " by Late P.L. Gupta , National Book trust . pp 86- 87