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Lot No.108
eAUC05
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 07-12-2024
Gold
Kakatiyas of Warangal, gold punch marked gadyana, repousse fabric, (1100-1200 AD), 3.73g. Obv: Nine punches struck on a thin flan - 1x Boar to left with sun and moon on its back, 4x Lotus flower, 2x Kannada letter 'Shri', 1x Kannada legend 'Koma', 1x Kannada legend 'Lenka'.
Extremely fine, Rare.
The Kakatiyas ruled large parts of eastern Deccan with their capital at Warangal in today's Telangana. Initially ruling as feudatories of the Western Chalukyas, they became independent under Prataparudra I in 1163 AD. Their Gold Gadyanas followed the weight standard of the Nolambas and Western Chalukyas. The term 'Lenka' occurs in Kakatiya inscriptions and means bodyguard. 'Koma' is likely to have been the proper name of one such body guard of the king who must have been ruling as the king's feudatory.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 80,000-1,00,000
Sold For :
Rs. 90,000
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