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Lot No.100
eAUC05
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 07-12-2024
Gold
Nolambas of Nolambavadi, (8th-11th century AD), gold punch marked gadyana, repousse fabric, 3.80g. Obv: Nine punches - 5x Recumbent Nandi to left with sun and moon behind, 2x Kannada letter 'Shri', 1x Kannada legend 'Nolamba', 1x Ankusha (Elephant goad).
Extremely fine, Rare.
The Nolambas were feudatories of the Rashtrakutas, ruling a region called Nolambavadi with their capital at Hemavati, now in Ananthpur district of Andhra Pradesh. They were perhaps one the earliest dynasties to reintroduce the punch mark technique on coins. The title 'Nolamba' was used by multiple kings.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 80,000-1,00,000
Sold For :
Rs. 80,000
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