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Lot No.56
AUC50
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 04-01-2026
Gold
Feudatories of the Yadavas of Devagiri, 'Bhujanga' dynasty - gold punch-marked gadyana of Sri Somana Deva, (c.1200-1300 AD), unpublished in major sources and known only from a hoard deposited in the Nagpur Museum, 20.60mm, 3.63g. Obv: five punches - 1. Nandi seated couchant facing left with sun and moon above (in centre); 2. Stylized dagger flanked by two weapons (below); 3. Nagari legend Sri Weesvanāth (to left); 4. Nagari legend Sri Somana Deva (above); 5. Nagari legend Wesu Bhujanga (to right). Rev: blank with styrate marks.
Extremely fine, Exceedingly rare.
The 'Bhujanga' dynasty is so far known only from rare small 'lion' type silver coins. In all probability the Bhujangas held territory in the Eastern part of the Yadava Empire, the so-called 'Jhādi Mandala' region, bordering on Chhattisgarh. 'Somana Deva' was probably the proper name of the king and 'Wesu Bhujanga' his title. The reference to 'Vishwanatha' is probably to the tutelary deity of the family.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 4,00,000-5,00,000
Sold For :
Rs. 4,00,000
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