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Lot No.219
AUC26
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 21-01-2017
Gold
Hoysalas of Dorasamudra, Gold Gadyana of Vishnuwardhana Bittiga (c. 1106-1152 AD), MCSI-I 202, 4.09g. Obv: Mythical lion or 'Sardula' facing right, with a Vaishnavite deity holding Shankha, Chakra and Gada (mace) above it. Rev: Kannada legend Shri Nolambawadi Gonda in three lines.
Very Fine+, Rare.
The title 'Nolambawadi Gonda' or 'conqueror of the Nolamba country' was held by Bittiga to commemorate his conquest of the Sira - Madakasire region which appened before 1117AD.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 60,000-70,000
Sold For :
Rs. 70,000
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