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Lot No.218
AUC43
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 23-12-2022
Gold
Kakatiyas of Warrangal, Prola I (1052-1076 CE), counter-stuck uniface gold PMC with at least 35 repousse punches on a broad flan of which many of the lower layer punches belong to the Nolambas. Two-and- half gold gadyana denomination, 9.33g, W: 60.20 mm; H: 61.04 mm. Unpublished variety and known for the first time. The primary layer of Nolamba punches look weak due to overstrike and consists of 2x Sri in Kannada, 14x Nolamba written in Kannada, 5x no. written in Kannada placed in a row beneath the feet of the warriors. The secondary layer of fresh punches consists of 1x central punch of four warriors standing and facing front, believed to represent Rama, Lakshman, Bharat and Shatrughan, 2x Sri in Kannada, 2x Kesari in Kannada.
Extremely fine, Extremely rare.
Interesting specimen from numismatic point of view as this coin represents the transition of power from the Nolambas to the Kakatiyas. The above coin is from a small hoard that had a mix of Nolamba, Ganga, and Kakatiya coins. The hoard is believed to be of the mint and this is the unique coin.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 5,50,000-7,00,000
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