Sangam Pandyas (400 BC- 200 AD ) ಪಾಂಡ್ಯರು

Pandyas were one of the three ancient Tamil kingdoms (Chola and Chera being the other two) that ruled the Tamil country from pre-historic times until end of the third century. The early Pandyan dynasty went into obscurity during the invasion of the Kalabhras.

The earliest Pandyan coins were square, but die-struck, with an elephant on one side, the other side fish emblem , a series of punch-marked coins made of silver and copper that are considered to belong to the earliest period. All of these punch-marked coins have a stylized fish symbol on their reverse, which is considered the royal emblem of the Pandyas.