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Lot No.102
eAUC05
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 07-12-2024
Gold
Nolambas of Nolambavadi, Nanni Nolamba I (969-975 AD), gold punch marked gadyana, repousse fabric, 3.79g, Obv: Nine punches - 5x Recumbent Nandi to right facing a lamp with sun and moon behind, 2x Kannada letter 'Shri', 1x Kannada legend 'Nani', 1x Kannada legend 'Nolamba'.
Extremely fine, Very 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. There were two kings with the name Nanni Nolamba, Nanni Nolamba I (969-975 AD) and Nanni Nolamba II (1044-1052). It is more likely that Nanni Nolamba I issued this coin.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 80,000-1,00,000
Sold For :
Rs. 80,000
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