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Lot No.109
eAUC05
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 07-12-2024
Gold
Kakatiyas of Warangal, Prola-I (1052-1076 CE), Gold PMC, Two-and-a-Half Gadyana, the 4-Warrior type, 9.75g, Height: 70mm, Width: 70mm. The broadest known Indian Hindu coin with a total of 33 repousse punches on the obverse of a circular flan. Unpublished variety. The central punch consists of the image of Ram-Laxman Bharat-Shatrughan in warrior pose - '4-warriors heading for a battle'. They hold sword in their right hands and a downward pointing dagger in their left hands. The punches are struck in two concentric circular orbits. The inner orbit consists of 16 singly struck 7-petalled lotus punches which resembles a wreath. The outer orbit punches consist of 2x Sri-Sri, 1x ' Ahitagaja' and 1x 'Kesari' in Kannada, and 4 groups of Boar-Lotus-Boar symbols interleaving the legend punches.
Uncirculated, Extremely rare.
Ahitagaja Kesari' is one of the common titles of the Kakatiyas adorned by many of the rulers of the dynasty starting from Prola-I.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 3,50,000-4,50,000
Sold For :
Rs. 3,50,000
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