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Lot No.284
AUC38
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 24-04-2021
Gold
Kadambas of Goa, gold gadyana of Jayakeshi III (1187-1225 AD), Bilingual (Kannada and Devnagari), 4.41g. Obv: Roaring lion with a raised forepaw facing left, Sun and Crescent above rump, Name of cyclic year (Samvatsara) "Yuva” inscribed in Kannada in front. Rev: Devanagari legend Shri Saptako/ tisha labdhava/ra veera Jayake/si Deva Malava/ramari in five lines.
Extremely fine, Extremely rare.
This is the first time a Goa Kadamba coin inscribed in Kannada has surfaced thus making it unique. Kadambas of Goa were a branch of the Kadambas of Banavasi, who ruled the region Belgaum, Dharward, and parts of Uttara Kannada districts in Karnataka and the modern Goa. This coin has a provenance to the south of Belgaum and is a gem among any of the known Goa Kadamba coins hitherto. The Kannada inscription on the obverse reflects their roots and heritage in Karnataka.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 1,80,000-2,20,000
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