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Lot No.89
AUC47
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 10-08-2024
Copper
Hindu kings of Kashmir, Utpala dynasty - copper dinnara of Shambhuvardhana (935-936AD), not listed in major publications, 6.18g. Obv: stylized representation of a seated goddess; Sarada legend Shri to left and Sha to right. Rev: stylized king standing facing left, sacrificing over altar; Sarada legend Var(dha?) below his arm.
About extremely fine, Extremely rare.
Shambhuvardhana was a short-lived king in between the various turns of Chakra varman's reign. He was sent by his brother, the minister Shankaravardhana to negotiate with the Tantrins after Chakravarman fled for the second time. But he betrayed Shankaravardhana and managed to get crowned himself. Chakravarman returned to win over the throne for the third time and in his attempt managed to kill Shambhuvardhana.
This is the first ever coin to be attributed to this short-lived ruler.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 12,000-15,000
Sold For :
Rs. 13,000
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