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Lot No.136
AUC48
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 12-04-2025
Gold
Kakatiyas of Warrangal, Prola I (1052-1076 CE), Gold PMC, One-and-a-Half Gold Gadyana, Shardula type, 5.82g. Height: 57.12mm, Width: 57.64mm. Total of 9 repousse punches hammered on a thin broad flan. The obverse consists of
1x central punch that consists of Shardula facing left with raised forepaw. The circumfluent punches surrounding the central punch consists of 2x Sri, 1x 'Daaya gaja', 1x 'Kesari' inscribed in Kannada, and 4x Lion standing facing right.
Extremely fine, Very 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. The coin fabric suggests that the coin is of period of transition between the Nolambas and the Kakatiyas.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 1,70,000-2,20,000
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