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Lot No.223
AUC46
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 23-12-2023
Copper
Pallavas of Kanchi - alloyed copper coin of 'Vishnukundin' fabric, Mahendra Varman (600-630AD), unpublished in major sources, 1.73g. Obv: stylized lion with gaping mouth, facing right; dagger above. Rev: Kalasha (vase) flanked by two stylized Shankha shells; Pallava Brahmi legend Mahe(ndra) below supported by a pedestal.
Extremely fine, Extremely rare.
Mahendra varman I was an illustrious Pallava king. During his reign, the Chalukya king Pulakeshin II attacked the Pallava kingdom. The Pallavas fought a series of wars in the northern Vengi region and Mahendravarma defeated the Chalukyas at Pullalur, according to Pallava copperplate grants. But although Mahendravarma saved his capital, he ultimately lost the northern provinces to Pulakeshin.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 40,000-50,000
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