Some coins with the insignia of a queen found in the possession of a person belonging to a village near Srikalahasti have become the talk of the town on Monday.
According to information, a resident of Empedu village, 15 km from Srikalahasti, reportedly found some coins of “antiquity” in a field. It soon spread like wildfire, reaching the ears of the revenue officials. The images of the coins also found their way into social media platforms.
Going by the historical importance of the Srikalahasti sub-division and the surrounding areas, thanks to the presence of Lord Vayulingeswara Swamy temple and its historical affinity with the Vijayanagara kings, particularly Srikrishna Devaraya, the account had immediately gained currency, leading to several unconfirmed versions.
