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Lot No.115
AUC40
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 26-12-2021
Gold
Nolambas of Nolambavadi, Nanni Nolamba (969-975 AD), gold punch-marked gadyana, 3.72g, broad flan, 30mm. Obv: 5x Symbol punches of Nandi (the humped bull recumbent to left, Sun and Crescent above), 2x Legend punches of “Sri” inscribed in Kannada within a beaded border, 1x Legend punch “Lenkka” retrograde inscribed in Kannada, 1x Symbol punch of “Elephant Goad with battle axe”. An additional legend punch with “No” inscribed in Kannada, which is the initial of word "Nolamba" and it is very rare in this coin. Slight crack in elephant goad punch.
Good very fine, Very rare.
Nolambas thrived as feudatories to the Rashtrakutas in the 9th and 10th century CE. They ruled from Hemavati, now in modern Andhra Pradesh, for nearly 350 years, and were often feudatories to the Gangas. They issued magnificent coins throughout their reign and their coins are well sought after by the collectors. The legend “Lenkka” literally means “warrior”, analogous to “Banta” seen in the Gadyanas of the Nidugal Cholas.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 1,00,000-1,25,000
Sold For :
Rs. 1,30,000
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