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Lot No.135
AUC51
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 16-04-2026
Gold
Kakatiyas of Warangal, Prola-I (1052-1076 AD), gold punch-marked two-and-a-half Gadyana, 'The 3-Warrior' type, 9.78g, Height: 71.10mm, Width: 70.62mm. The Obverse consists of total of 20 repousse punches hammered on the obverse of a circular flan. Unpublished variety. The central punch consists of the images of 3 warriors carrying a sword in the right hand and a downward pointing dagger in the left hand. The other punches are struck in two concentric circular orbits. The inner orbit consists of 12 singly struck Boar punches as if a garland of boar pendants. The boar is facing left adorned with Sun and Moon symbols above. The outer orbit punches consist of 2x Kannada legend Sri-Sri, 1x Kannada legend 'Govara singha' and 1x eight petalled Lotus, and 4x symbols Lion facing left with lifted forepaw interleaving the other legend punches.
An attractive and well-preserved specimen with magnificent strike, Uncirculated, Extremely rare.
The 'Govara singha' title has appeared for the first time and on the Kakatiya coin. So far, 2-warrior and 4-warrior types were known, and this is a bridging coin of the series and is an interesting addition to one's collection. The 'Govara singha' title simply means - the King, the lion, the protector of the cows.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 3,50,000-4,50,000
Sold For :
Rs. 5,00,000
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