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Lot No.161
AUC20
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 12-04-2015
Gold
Rashtrakutas, Govinda IV (930-935 AD), Gold Gadyana, 4.22g. Obv: Lion with tail curled facing right with front paw raised, a plough or banner to right. Rev: Hale-Kannada legend Sri Nanni Vedanga.
Very Fine+, Extremely Rare.
A coin with 'Nanni Vedanga' title was published by M. Mukunda Prabhu and attributed to Rashtrakuta ruler Govinda IV on the basis of epigraphical evidence. This coin included in K Ganesh's book 'Karnataka Coins' (p. 15-16), does not have the symbol to the right of the lion.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 3,75,000-4,25,000
Sold For :
Rs. 4,50,000
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