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Lot No.201
AUC26
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 21-01-2017
Gold
Western Gangas, Gold Gadyana attributed to Ereyaganga (c. 850-900 AD), Ganesh 3.1 plate specimen, 3.72g. Obv: Caparisoned elephant facing right. Rev: Hale-Kannada legend in three lines Shri Ma (dhya?) / lu ya na ka / (li) yu ga.
Extremely Fine, Extremely Rare.
Ganesh has attributed the coin to Ereyaganga on the basis of his reading of the legend which is not satisfactory. It is evident that the legend ends in the word 'Kaliyuga' and therefore must refer to a title which compares the issuer to a quality rare in the Age of Kali. Marasimha, the Ganga king (960-973AD) is known to have held such titles.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 3,00,000-4,00,000
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