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Lot No.267
AUC42
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 06-08-2022
Gold
Kakatiyas of Warangal - gold punch-marked heavy gadyana, repousse fabric, tentatively attributed to period of Gunda IV (955-995AD), 5.64g, Height: 48.26mm, Width: 48.65mm. Obv: In centre, mythical bird Hamsa with floral ornamentation around, struck from a single die. Eight punches around - 4x stylized lion facing right, alternating with 4x boar facing right with sun and moon above; along the border, eight punches - 4x stylized lotus, 2x Kannada letter 'Shri' juxtaposed and combined, 1x Kannada legend Manda, 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. The weight of the coin is 25% heavier than a normal gadyana.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 3,50,000-4,50,000
Sold For :
Rs. 3,50,000
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