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Lot No.199
AUC44
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 06-05-2023
Gold
Matsya kings of Oddadi (Chhattisgarh/Odisha) - uninscribed gold ring-shaped ½ gadyana, (c.11th-12th century AD), unpublished so far, 2.05g. Obv: Ring-shaped gold disc with raised edges with a discontinuation at 12 o'clock; two small punches applied on either side of the slit. Rev: Repousse impressions of obverse punches.
Extremely fine, Extremely rare.
The Matsyas was an ancient dynasty of Mahakoshala region about which very little information is available. They served as feudatories to Chalukyas of Kalyani and to the Chhindaka Nagas of Chakrakota (Bastar) at various times. The attribution of this unique kind of gadyana is based on the tentative find spot of the coins. They appear to be struck to two denominations of full and half gadyanas.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 30,000-40,000
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