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Lot No.53
AUC50
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 04-01-2026
Gold
Chalukyas of Kalyana, temp. Taila II to Vikramaditya IV (973-1126 AD), gold pagoda, struck circa 973-1068 AD, MCSI-I 263, 12.15mm, 3.74g. Obv: Caparisoned Varaha-Boar facing right; above, crescent, sun and moon, flanked by ornaments. Rev: Ornamental 8-rayed Lotus.
A stunning coin with sharply detailed rendition of Lotus flower on reverse, excellent eye appeal.
Extremely fine, Extremely rare.
Western Chalukyas issued a series of gold coins bearing their dynastic devices - principally the Boar / Varaha. The boar had been introduced as a dynastic emblem by the Chalukyas of Badami and it appears engraved on their temples at Aihole (Karnataka). The Chalukyas of Kalyana were anxious to establish popular acceptance of their legitimacy as successors to the earlier Chalukyas - the probable reason for retaining this dynastic emblem and popularizing it through the medium of coinage.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 3,00,000-4,00,000
Sold For :
Rs. 4,20,000
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