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Lot No.136
AUC49
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 02-08-2025
Copper
Hindu kings of Kashmir, Utpala dynasty, copper dinnara of Chakra varman (923-933; 935; 936-937 AD), MNC 169, 6.14g. Obv: stylized representation of a seated goddess; Sarada letter Cha to right. Rev: stylized king standing facing left, sacrificing over altar; Sarada legend kkra below his arm.
Extremely fine, Very rare.
Chakravarman was a child-ruler; he went on to rule for ten years (till 933/934), for a few months under the regency of his mother and then, under his grandmother Queen Kshillika. A puppet in the hands of the Tantrin militia, he appointed them to important offices after securing the throne through their support but had to flee, when he failed to raise enough taxes to pay the Tantrins.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 5,000-7,000
Sold For :
Rs. 5,000
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