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Lot No.172
AUC41
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 02-04-2022
Gold
Kakatiyas of Warangal, gold punch-marked gadyana, repousse fabric (900-1000 AD), 3.79g, height: 31.23mm, width: 31.26mm. Obv: Nine punches struck deeply on a very thin flan - 5x boar facing right with sun and moon above, 2x Kannada letter 'Shri' twice in one punch, 1x Kannada legend Manda and 1x Kannada legend lika.
Extremely fine, Very rare.
Most likely an issue of Gunda IV (955-995AD), an early Kakatiya ruler who ruled as a feudatory of the Rashtrakutas. The title 'Mandalika’ might refer to the feudatory status of Gunda IV.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 1,20,000-1,50,000
Sold For :
Rs. 1,60,000
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