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Lot No.49
AUC50
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Gold
Rashtrakutas, uninscribed gold gadyana (1000-1100 AD), 14.45mm, 3.96g. Obv: Garuda seated cross-legged with folded hands in Anjalimudra surrounded by a floral whorl. Rev: Temple flanked by crescent, swastika at the top & two lamp posts.
Good very fine, Very rare.
Seated Garuda was the dynastic emblem of the Rashtrakutas and hence the attribution of this coin. The design is derived from Gadyanas of Ganga and Kadamba dynasties and therefore it can be surmised that the coin must have been struck towards the end of the Rashtrakuta dynasty, perhaps issued by later rulers such as Indra III (c. 914-928) or Govinda IV c. 940-960).
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Lot No.50
AUC50
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Gold
Kadambas of Hangal, gold gadyana of Toyimadeva (1048-1075 AD), MCSI-I 225, 18.05mm, 4.25g. Obv: Majestic lion with mane, holding a front paw aloft, 'regardant en arrière' with tail curled over its back, a small dagger within the loop, Kannada legend Saluga below. Rev: Elaborate floral scroll decorative motif within a 'rayed lotus' border.
An extremely handsome specimen of Medieval Indian coinage, sharply struck and exhibiting excellent eye appeal with glowing lustrous surfaces.
Uncirculated, Extremely rare.
The Kadambas of Hangal were a prominent medieval dynasty in Karnataka, ruling as feudatories under the Western Chalukyas. The dynasty developed multiple branches, including those of Hangal, Bankapur, and Goa, and played an important role in the political landscape of 11th-12th century Karnataka. The gold gadyanas of Toyimadeva are among the most distinctive issues of the Kadambas of Hangal. These coins, with their high gold purity, refined artistry, and striking iconography - especially the dynamic lion motif, places them among the finest medieval South Indian gold issues.
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Lot No.51
AUC50
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Gold
Kadambas of Hangal, gold gadyana or varaha, in the name of Nakareshwara, the patron deity of Bankapur (1100-1200 AD), MCSI-I 229, 19.36mm, 4.22g. Obv: Hanuman seated in Veerasana, with head right, holding a hand up in attacking position, chowry and sankh on each side; Kannada legend 'Nakara' in exergue. Rev: Elaborate ornamental floral scroll within a rayed-lotus border.
An exceptionally attractive and well-preserved specimen of Medieval Indian coinage, well-centered example with sharply rendered details, struck in high relief with glowing lustrous surfaces.
Uncirculated, Extremely rare in such nice grade.
The Kadambas of Hangal were a prominent medieval dynasty in Karnataka, ruling as feudatories under the Western Chalukyas. The dynasty developed multiple branches, including those of Hangal, Bankapur, and Goa, and played an important role in the political landscape of 11th–12th century Karnataka. Their coin designs belong to mainly two distinct classes. They depict either the Kadamba Lion emblem (as shown in previous lot), or else show Hanuman and cite Nakareshvara, the principal diety of their temple at Bankapura, situated 15 miles northeast of Hangal. These coins, with their high gold purity, refined artistry, and striking iconography, places them among the finest medieval South Indian gold issues.
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Lot No.52
AUC50
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Gold
Feudatories of Kalachuris of Kalyana, gold gadyana of Barmabhupala of Torgale (1187-1188 AD), MCSI-I 250, plate specimen, 16.70mm, 3.78g. Obv: Warrior running to right, holding sword, 'moon' on left and 'sun' on right above. Rev: Kannada legend Sri Nigalamkamala Damdina gova in three lines.
Extremely fine, Extremely rare.
Nigalamkamalla and Dandinagova are titles. These titles were borne by a local ruler of this region named Barma-Bhupala. He was ruling at Torgale in the Kuntala country.
This very specimen is the plate coin illustrated in the standard reference by Michael Mitchiner, The Coinage and History of Southern India (part I).
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Lot No.53
AUC50
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Gold
Chalukyas of Kalyana, temp. Taila II to Vikramaditya IV (973-1126 AD), gold pagoda, struck circa 973-1068 AD, MCSI-I 263, 12.15mm, 3.74g. Obv: Caparisoned Varaha-Boar facing right; above, crescent, sun and moon, flanked by ornaments. Rev: Ornamental 8-rayed Lotus.
A stunning coin with sharply detailed rendition of Lotus flower on reverse, excellent eye appeal, Extremely fine, Extremely rare.
Western Chalukyas issued a series of gold coins bearing their dynastic devices - principally the Boar / Varaha. The boar had been introduced as a dynastic emblem by the Chalukyas of Badami and it appears engraved on their temples at Aihole (Karnataka). The Chalukyas of Kalyana were anxious to establish popular acceptance of their legitimacy as successors to the earlier Chalukyas - the probable reason for retaining this dynastic emblem and popularizing it through the medium of coinage.
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Lot No.54
AUC50
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Gold
Western Gangas (10th-11th century AD), gold gajapati pagoda, MCSI-I 192-193, 14.68mm, 3.88g. Obv: An ornate elephant standing facing right, there is a 3-layer pearl garland on the neck of the elephant. Rev: Ornamental floral scroll.
Almost Uncirculated, Very scarce.
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Lot No.55
AUC50
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Gold
Western Gangas (10th-11th century AD), gold gajapati pagoda, 13.76mm, 3.84g. Obv: An ornate elephant standing facing left, there is a pearl garland on the neck of the elephant. Rev: Ornamental floral scroll. Among this series, the left-facing elephant variety is far rarer than the right-facing type.
About extremely fine, Very rare.
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Lot No.56
AUC50
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Gold
Feudatories of the Yadavas of Devagiri, 'Bhujanga' dynasty - gold punch-marked gadyana of Sri Somana Deva, (c.1200-1300 AD), unpublished in major sources and known only from a hoard deposited in the Nagpur Museum, 20.60mm, 3.63g. Obv: five punches - 1. Nandi seated couchant facing left with sun and moon above (in centre); 2. Stylized dagger flanked by two weapons (below); 3. Nagari legend Sri Weesvanāth (to left); 4. Nagari legend Sri Somana Deva (above); 5. Nagari legend Wesu Bhujanga (to right). Rev: blank with styrate marks.
Extremely fine, Exceedingly rare.
The 'Bhujanga' dynasty is so far known only from rare small 'lion' type silver coins. In all probability the Bhujangas held territory in the Eastern part of the Yadava Empire, the so-called 'Jhādi Mandala' region, bordering on Chhattisgarh. 'Somana Deva' was probably the proper name of the king and 'Wesu Bhujanga' his title. The reference to 'Vishwanatha' is probably to the tutelary deity of the family.
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Lot No.57
AUC50
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Gold
Yadavas of Devagiri, gold gadyana of Singhana III, the last ruler of the dynasty (1315-1318 AD) with his Queen Kamwaladevi, MCSI-306, 12.98mm, 3.83g. Obv: Royal emblem composed of ornate Shankha and Chakra symbols flanking a sword. Rev: Devanagari legend Shri Singha/na Kamba/la Devi in three lines.
About uncirculated, Very rare.
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Lot No.58
AUC50
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Gold
Tomaras of Gwalior - gold ½ dinar of Virasimha (c.1350-1400), unpublished in major sources, 20.62mm, 3.60g. Obv: Kubera seated cross-legged in a frontal manner holding a danda in right hand and a lotus in left. Rev: Nagari legend in two lines Shri Madveera / Simha Rama.
Extremely fine, Exceedingly rare.
Virasimha was the first known ruler of the Tomara dynasty of Gwalior. His rise to power is dated to the second half of 14th century and he was granted Gwalior by the later Tughlaq Sultans of Delhi. The attribution of the coin to him is tentative but fits the very end of the 'Lakshmi'-type gold coinage of North India with the goddess being replaced by her male counterpart, Kubera.
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Lot No.59
AUC50
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Gold
Vijayanagar Kingdom, Sangama dynasty, gold pagoda of Pratapa Devaraya I (1406-1422 AD), Girijapathi 68, 3.40g. Obv: Shiva Parvati seated, sun and moon above. Rev: Devanagari legend Sri Pra/thapa Deva/raya in three lines.
Extremely fine, Very scarce.
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Lot No.60
AUC50
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Gold
Vijayanagar Empire, gold Dodda Honnu or 'Double Pagoda' of Krishnadeva Raya (1509-1530 AD), MCSI-I 1088, 18.20mm, 7.79g. Obv: Four-armed Lord Venkateshwara of Tirupati standing under an ornamental archway, wearing tapering crown (Shikhara-mukuta), ear-ornaments (Karna-kundalas) and other jewelled attributes shown by a flowing array of dots and lines. He holds Shankha and Chakra in his upper hands, and makes the gesture of 'boon-giving' (Varada-mudra) with one of his lower. The archway or Torana, has Makara-shaped keystones and a Keertimukha above the deity's head. Rev: Devanagari legend in three lines Sri/Krishna Ra/ya within a double circular border.
A superbly preserved and perfectly centred example of this exceptionally rare type - surely one of the finest surviving specimens and a coin of considerable historical importance.
With original soil, Uncirculated, struck in high relief with brilliant details, Exceedingly rare.
This exceedingly rare and important coin was specially struck by Krishnadevaraya in 1516 AD, to perform a Kanakabhishekam (“Shower of Gold”) ceremony at the Tirupati temple, to thank the Lord for his victory over the Kondavidu and Gajapati dynasties of neighboring Andhra-Orissa country. It shows a truly splendorous depiction of Venkateshwara, in all its jewelled glory on obverse. As compared with it the simplicity of the reverse stands out as a testimony to the King's devotion and subservience to the Lord.
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Lot No.61
AUC50
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Gold
Vijayanagar Kingdom, Tuluva dynasty, gold pagoda of Krishna Devaraya (1509-1530 AD), Girijapathi 160, 13.09mm, 3.29g. Obv: Balakrishna seated facing. Rev: Devanagari legend Sri Pratapa Krishnaraya in three lines.
Extremely fine, Very scarce.
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