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Lot No.237
AUC26
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 21-01-2017
Gold
Nayakas of Ikkeri (Bednur), Gold Hoan in the name of Sadashiva Nayaka (c. 1515-1546 AD), Ganesh 12.24, 3.29g. Obv: Shiva and Parvati seated. Rev: Devanagari legend in three lines, each separated by the double line, Shri / Sa da shi / va.
Very Fine, Very Scarce.
Hoans of Ikkeri type were widely imitated in the Maratha realm almost two centuries after the reign of Sadashiva Nayaka, their original promulgator. The style of engraving of legends on this coin is suggestive of a Maratha origin.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 15,000-20,000
Sold For :
Rs. 24,000
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