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Lot No.194
AUC26
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 21-01-2017
Copper
Chalukyas of Badami, Alloyed Copper Coin of Pulakeshin II (c. 608-644 AD) in 'Vishnukudin lion' type, unpublished, 1.85g. Obv: Roaring lion facing a sword to right; Brahmi legend Shri Satyashraya above. Rev: 'Vase of plenty' or Kalasha placed between two lamp stands.
Very Fine+, Very Rare.
Pulakeshin II, the Chalukya king of Badami, also known as 'Satyashraya', defeated the Vishnukundins of Vengi and appointed his brother Kubja Vishnuvardhana as a viceroy there; he went on to establish the lineage of the Chalukyas of Vengi or 'Eastern Chalukyas'. Coins of the Vishnukundin type with legend 'Shri Satya' struck at Vengi under the viceregla tenure of Vishnuvardhana are listed by Mitchiner (MCSI 183), however, no coins with the full title 'Shri Satyashraya' were hitherto known. This is the first such coin, and it was perhaps struck very soon after the Chalukya conquest of Vengi.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 8,000-10,000
Sold For :
Rs. 77,000
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