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Lot No.268
AUC37
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 19-12-2020
Copper
Early Medieval Maharashtra, Khandesh region, 'bull' type alloyed copper coin of 'Vishnukundin' fabric, attributed to 'Sala Vigraha', probably a local Rashtrakuta ruler (600-700 AD), 3.06g. Obv: Bull standing facing right, Brahmi legend Shri Sala Vigraha above. Rev: Kalasha (vase) placed on a pedestal with two lamp-posts flanking it.
Extremely fine, Extremely rare.
Coins of some rulers whose names end in '- Vigraha' are known for the series of 'bull' type Vishnukundin fabric coins of early medieval Northern Maharashtra. Coins of Ranavigraha are known in good numbers but much rarer are coins of Jagavigraha, Pranavigraha etc. 'Salavigraha' is evidently the name of a new king in this series and the name is probably a Apabhramsha version of 'Shalyavigraha'.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 15,000-20,000
Sold For :
Rs. 15,000
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