The south west region was ruled by the Kuras during the 1st century AD and they were the major power. Brahmapuri and Madhavapur (Kolhapur and Belgaum) were the two major seats. Some of the military achievements over Chutus show the influence of Chutus in their coinage. They mainly ruled between 30 BC and 65 AD as could be understood by the victory of Nahapana over Kuras. The King Vilivayukura is even quoted in Ptolemy's work and seems to be the last king who was defeated by the Satavahanas giving way for Chutus to circulate their coins in this area. All the coins minted by the Kuras were in lead. The bow and arrow decorated the coin obverse and the reverse of their coinage usually carried Chaitya, railed tree and river symbols along with the Brahmi legend along the periphery.
Kuras of Kolhapur / Belgaum (BC 35 -70 AD), Vasisthiputra Kura, Obv: bow and arrow in the center, Brahmi legend around "Rajno Vasithiputasa Kurasa", Rev: six arched hill with tree-in-railing and an indradhvaja symbol, river below . Lead Unit
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