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Lot No.106
eAUC05
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 07-12-2024
Gold
Gangas of Talakadu, Marasimha II Satyavakya (963-975 CE), Gold PMC, Two Gold Gadyana, Elephant-rider type, 7.74g, Height: 59.50mm, Width: 57.75mm. The Obverse consists of total of 9 repousse punches hammered on the obverse of a circular flan. Unpublished variety. The obverse consists of 1x central punch consisting of lordly elephant in rout facing left surrounded by floral scroll. The rider seems to be the King in crown with a Ankusha (elephant goad) in his right hand and Vajra (thunderbolt) in his left hand, comparing himself with Lord Indra. 8x circumfluent legend and symbol punches surrounding the central punch, which consists of 2x Sri in Kannada, 1x Mara in Kannada, 1x Pathi in Kannada and 4x E lephant standing facing right. The elephant symbol shown in the coin is the dynastic motif of the mighty Gangas of Talakadu.
Uncleaned with original soil, Extremely fine, Extremely rare.
Gangas of Talakadu came into existence simultaneously for the first time in Karnataka around mid-fourth century CE. They were the contemporaries of the Kadambas of Banavasi and ruled from Gangapadi-96000 or Gangavadi. The Ganga dynasty lasted for nearly 650 years with 27 rulers known so far from the available epigraphs. Their crest was Madagajendra lanchchana, the lordly elephant in rout. While they were in frequent war with the Nolambas, they had matrimonial relationship with the Nolambas too. The coin is attributed to Satyavakya Kongani Varma Permanadi Marasimha, who wore too many titles such as Gangavajra, Ganga kandarpa, Nolamba Kuantaka, the destroyer of the Nolambas. Marasimha, also known by the name Marapathi, was a feudatory of Rashtrakuta Krishna-III.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 2,50,000-3,00,000
Sold For :
Rs. 2,50,000
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