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The Chutu Dynasty, also known as the Ananda Dynasty, ruled parts of the Deccan region in South India from the first to the third century CE. The capital of this dynasty was Banvasi, located in present-day Karnataka. They rose to power as feudatories of the Satavahanas and claimed sovereignty after the decline of Satavahana rule.

The Chutu Dynasty succeeded the Maharathis of Karnataka and issued coins in large numbers. Three series of coins have been identified from this dynasty: Chutukulananda, Mulananda, and Sivalananda. These coins represent families, not individual kings.

This Extremely-rare alloy copper unit of Chutukulananda weighs 6.21g.

The obverse features an Eight-arched hill, the straight line below, and the Brahmi legend Rano Chutukulanadasa above. The reverse features a Tree in a railing with decorations.