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Lot No.105
AUC33
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 19-04-2019
BRASS
Chalukyas of Kalyani or their feudatories, brass contemporary forgery of a gold punch-marked Gadyana, (12th century AD), 1.78g. Nine punches, 5x stylized lion, 2x dagger, 1x Kannada legend Kalyana?, 1x indistinct on obverse.
Very fine, Rare.
The early Marathi literature of the Mahanubhava sect makes mention of contemporary fake coins in 12th- 13th century. Very few specimens are known that actually corroborate this important evidence for monetary history. This is one such piece and therefore an important object even though it is a contemporary forgery.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 11,000-12,000
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