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Hindu Coins of Medieval India
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Kakatiyas of Warangal, Prola I (1052-1076 AD), gold punch-marked one-and-a-half Gadyana, 'Roaring Lion' type, 5.76g, Height: 57.26mm, Width: 57.78mm. Total of 21 repousse punches elegantly struck on the obverse of a broad circular thin flan in three concentric circular orbits which is broader than the usual PMCs. This coin has a unique combination of Lion and Lotus punch sequences. 1x the central punch shows a majestic roaring lion facing left with floral ornamentations around. The peripheral punches are struck in two layers, the first tier surrounding the central punch consists of 8 punches: 2x Kannada legend 'Sri', 1x Kannada legend 'Raaya gaja', 1x Kannada legend ' Kesari' and 4x nine-petalled flower symbol alternating between the legend punches. The outer tier consists of 12 punches: 6x Lion standing facing right with raised forepaw and 6x seven-petalled Lotus alternating with each other.
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Estimated Price
Rs. 2,20,000-2,50,000
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