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Lot No.116
AUC40
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 26-12-2021
Gold
Kakatiyas of Warangal, gold punch-marked gadyana, repousse fabric, (1100-1200 AD), 3.77g, 30.66mm. Obv: Nine punches struck deeply on a very thin flan - a boar facing right with sun and moon above in the centre, 2x Kannada letter 'Shri', 4x lion facing right, 1x Kannada legend Ahi /ta Gaja and 1x Kannada legend Kesari, Slight gap in first Kannada letter
Punch. Extremely fine, Very rare.
The title 'Ahita/Ajita Gaja Kesari' is not known from any Kakatiya inscriptions, but similar titles like 'Ari Gaja Kesari' and 'Raya Gaja Kesari' are known for Kakatiya rulers after Prola I (c.1052-1076). Most likely, this coin is an issue of Prola I, acknowledged as 'the lion who is invincible over elephant'.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 1,00,000-1,25,000
Sold For :
Rs. 2,00,000
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