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Lot No.103
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 garlanded Nandi to right facing a lamp with sun and moon behind, 2x Kannada letter 'Shri', 1x Kannada legend 'E/Noni', 1x symbol with Sun and Moon.
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. There were two kings with the name prefix 'Nanni', 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. 70,000-80,000
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