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Lot No.114
eAUC05
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 07-12-2024
Gold
Kakatiyas of Warangal, Prola I (1052-1076 AD) or Prola II (1116-1157 AD), gold punch marked gadyana, repousse fabric, 3.79g. Obv: Nine punches struck on a thin flan - 1x Boar to right with sun and moon on its back, 4x Lion to left with it front paw raised, 2x Kannada letter 'Shri', 1x Kannada legend 'Ahi/(ta Gaja)', 1x Kannada legend 'Kesari'.
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 meaning of the title 'Ahita Gaja Kesari' is 'a lion (king) who is invincible to elephants (enemies)'.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 80,000-1,00,000
Sold For :
Rs. 80,000
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