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Classification

 
Rhodes
Rhodes classification is mainly based on the ornaments in the outer angles between the petals on both sides of the coin. additional it is based by the major change in the order of the eight Buddhism Symbols, changes in style and weight. Within each class the details of the Buddhism Symbols change in a systematic manner and have been noted as varieties.

   
Chester L. Krause and Clifford Mishler (KM)
This classification is mainly based on the number of dots within the lotus circle. Additional it is based by the major change in the order of the eight Buddhism Symbols.