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Lot No.133
AUC40
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 26-12-2021
Silver
Abhiras of Bhambhagiri (Bhamer in Khandesh, Northern Maharashtra) - Lakshmideva (c.1200-1250 AD), silver tara, unpublished in major sources, 0.23g. Obv: warrior running to right. Rev: representation of sun and moon (only sun visible), Nagari letter La and Kannada numeral 2.5 (partly seen).
Extremely fine, Very rare.
The attribution of this silver coin to Abhira king Lakshmideva is on the basis of a unique gold punch-marked coin offered in Oswal Antiques auction no. 50, lot 12. The central punch on the gold gadyana is the same as the main device on this coin - a running warrior. The letter 'La' is engraved in exactly the same style. Lakshmideva, the Abhira king of Bhambhagiri (identified with present-day Bhamer in Khandesh) is mentioned in inscriptions of king Ramachandra of the Yadava dynasty of Devagiri, as one of the rulers who his father king Singhana had defeated.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 8,000-10,000
Sold For :
Rs. 8,000
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