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Lot No.96
AUC47
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 10-08-2024
Copper
Hindu kings of Kashmir, 2nd Lohara dynasty - copper dinnara of Jayasimha (1128-1154AD), jointly issued with 'Shri Sumanta', unpublished in major sources, 6.13g. Obv: stylized goddess seated facing, wearing large earrings; Sarada legend Shri Su / Manta in vertical division to left and Ja(ya) to right. Rev: stylized king standing facing left, sacrificing over altar; Sarada legend Simha to left and De(va) below his arm.
Extremely fine, Extremely rare.
It is not known exactly who 'Shri Sumanta' was - but it is possible that he was a feudatory ruler under Jayasimha, possibly from the Western part of the kingdom of Kashmir.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 10,000-12,000
Sold For :
Rs. 10,000
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