Rare gold coins found in Telangana

Hyderabad: Telangana state archaeology department has put on display a rich haul of artefacts that showcased 140 gold coins discovered in Khammam district dating back to the Krishnadevaraya period. In the media briefing, the officials said the coins were found by four people in an open field. Their fight for the coins attracted the attention of the police who seized them from the villagers and handed over to archaeologists. Other artefacts included 55 palm leaf manuscripts found by a schoolgirl in Nalgonda district. The manuscripts contain scriptures written in modern Telugu and throw light on 'Bandila Magga Maya Charitra'. Other items put on display were tools, weapons and bones discovered from three burial sites during excavations.