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Lot No.75
AUC15
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 02-02-2014
Gold
Hoysalas of Dorasamudra, Gold Gadyana of Vishnuwardhana Bittiga (1106-1152 AD), not in MCSI-I, 4.07g. Obv: Mythical lion or 'Sardula' facing right, with a demonic face (Keertimukha) above. Rev: Kannada legend Shri Talakadu Gonda in three lines.
Very Fine+, Very Rare.
The title 'Talakadu Gonda' or 'conqueror of the Talakad country' was held by Bittiga to commemorate his conquest of the Southern Mysore region which happened in 1117AD.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 70,000-80,000
Sold For :
Rs. 3,60,000
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