An attractive and well-preserved specimen with sharply rendered details, struck in high relief with glowing lustrous surfaces. Uncirculated, Extremely rare.

The Kadambas of Hangal were a prominent medieval dynasty in Karnataka, ruling as feudatories under the Western Chalukyas. The dynasty developed multiple branches, including those of Hangal, Bankapur, and Goa, and played an important role in the political landscape of 11th–12th century Karnataka. Their coin designs belong to mainly two distinct classes. They depict either the Kadamba Lion emblem (as shown in previous lot), or else show Hanuman and cite Nakareshvara, the principal diety of their temple at Bankapura, situated 15 miles northeast of Hangal. These coins, with their high gold purity, refined artistry, and striking iconography, places them among the finest medieval South Indian gold issues.