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Lot No.112
eAUC05
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 07-12-2024
Gold
Kakatiyas of Warrangal, Prola I (1052-1076 CE), Gold PMC, One-and-a-Half Gold Gadyana, Narasimha type, 5.81g. Height: 57.44mm, Width: 57.44mm. The obverse consists of 16 repousse punches on a broad thin gold flan hammered by dies on two concentric orbits. Unpublished variety. Obv: 1x central punch of kneeling Narasimha, facing front. The inner orbit surrounding the central punch consists of 4 pairs of Lion and Lotus punches. Lion is shown facing right with lifted forepaw. Outer peripheral punches consist of Kannada punches, 2x Sri, 1x 'Daaya gaja', 1x ' Kesari', and 4x Symbols of Lotus. This type is known for the first time and unique due to title punch 'Dayagaja kesari'.
Uncleaned with original soil, Extremely fine, Extremely rare.
Daaya gaja Kesari is one of the common titles of the Kakatiyas adorned by many of the rulers of the dynasty starting from Prola-I. This coin is assigned to Prola-I due to the other coins found along with this coin that were assigned to Prola-I.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 2,50,000-3,00,000
Sold For :
Rs. 2,50,000
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