Medieval Kashmir, Utpala Dynasty Partha Varman Æ stater

Ruler : Partha Varman
Era : (ruled 906-921 AD)
Dynasty : Utpala Dynastuy
Denomination : Æ stater
Metal : Copper
Weight :  5.74 grams
Diameter :  18.03 mm
Reference Number : Mitchiner, Non-Islamic 167-168.

Obverse :
Goddess Lakshmi seated facing, with Nagari legend Partha to right.

Reverse :
King standing sacrificing at altar, with Nagari legend Varma to right.

Comment:
Crowned at an age of ten, his reign of ten years were under the regency of Nirjitavarman, who in turn was a puppet at the hands of Tantrins and the ministers. A boldly struck specimen of this Rare King.