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Lot No.157
AUC41
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 02-04-2022
Copper
Pallavas of Kanchipuram, alloyed Copper coin attributed to Mahendravarman I (580-630 AD), with title 'Pakapituku', Krishnamurthy - Pallavas, p. 156, no. 277, 1.07g. Obv: bull standing facing right with Brahmi legend Pakapitu… above. Rev: boar standing, facing right within a rayed circle.
Extremely fine, Rare.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 3,000-4,000
Sold For :
Rs. 6,000
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Lot No.158
AUC41
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 02-04-2022
Copper
Medieval Gujarat, Chalukyas of Lata (South Gujarat), copper coin of Anangashraya (c.600-700 AD), similar to PAIC 3677 but different obverse, 0.77g. Obv: bull standing facing left. Rev: Brahmi legend Shri A na…
Very fine, Rare.
Anangashraya was most likely a prince of the Chalukyas of South Gujarat branch, ruling over North Konkan.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 5,000-6,000
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Lot No.159
AUC41
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 02-04-2022
Copper
Early Medieval Gujarat, unattributed copper coin, (c. 7th-8th century AD), 1.14g. Obv: A fish within a circle. Rev: Brahmi legend Shri Wya(ghra?).
Good very fine, Very scarce.
The reverse legend can be tentatively read as 'Wyaghra', which could be the name of a ruler from the many small dynasties that ruled in medieval Gujarat. The design of the coin is similar to issues of the Chalukyas of South Gujarat region.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 3,000-4,000
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Lot No.160
AUC41
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 02-04-2022
Copper
Medieval Gujarat, uninscribed and unattributed copper coin, (c.700-800 AD), 1.18g. Obv: human figure seated cross -legged, raising hand. Rev: a vase (Kalasha) on a stylized lotus pedestal.
Good very fine, Rare.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 6,000-8,000
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Lot No.161
AUC41
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 02-04-2022
Copper
Eastern Chalukyas, fractional 'lion' type coin of Vishnukundin type in alloyed copper, attributed to post- Vishnuvardhana period (c.700-800AD), 1.41g. Obv: lion with gaping mouth facing right, Shrivatsa in front. Rev: vase of plenty (Kalasha) between two lampstands within a rayed circle.
Good very fine, Very scarce.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 2,500-3,000
Sold For :
Rs. 2,500
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Lot No.162
AUC41
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 02-04-2022
Copper
Eastern Chalukyas, fractional 'lion' type coin of Vishnukundin type in alloyed copper, attributed to post- Vishnuvardhana period (c.700-800AD), 1.92g. Obv: lion with gaping mouth facing right. Rev: stylized representation of Chakra in axial view between two lampstands within a rayed circle.
Extremely fine, Rare.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 4,000-5,000
Sold For :
Rs. 4,600
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Lot No.163
AUC41
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 02-04-2022
Copper
Eastern Chalukyas, uninscribed alloyed copper coin of 'Vishnukundin' fabric, attributed to post-Vishnuvardhana period (c.700-800AD), not listed in major publications, 2.21g. Obv: lion with gaping mouth facing right in dotted circle. Rev: representation of Shrivatsa resting on lotus, flanked by Shankha and mace (Vaishnavite emblems), sun and moon above.
Extremely fine, Extremely rare.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 20,000-25,000
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Lot No.164
AUC41
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 02-04-2022
Copper
Eastern Chalukyas, uninscribed alloyed copper coin of 'Vishnukundin' fabric, attributed to post-Vishnuvardhana period (c.700-800AD), not listed in major publications, 2.09g. Obv: lion with gaping mouth facing right in dotted circle. Rev: fish incarnation of Vishnu, flanked by two conch shells.
Extremely fine, Very rare.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 18,000-22,000
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Lot No.165
AUC41
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 02-04-2022
Copper
Eastern Chalukyas, uninscribed alloyed copper coin of 'Vishnukundin' fabric, attributed to post-Vishnuvardhana period (c.700-800AD), not listed in major publications, 2.39g. Obv: lion with gaping mouth facing right in dotted circle. Rev: a whorl-like symbol, probably representing the Sudarshana wheel of Vishnu, within a rayed-circle.
Good very fine, Very rare.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 15,000-20,000
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Lot No.166
AUC41
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 02-04-2022
Copper
Eastern Chalukyas, uninscribed alloyed copper coin of 'Vishnukundin' fabric, attributed to post-Vishnuvardhana period (c.700-800AD), not listed in major publications, 2.39g. Obv: lion with gaping mouth facing right in dotted circle. Rev: representation of Kalasha resting on lotus, flanked by Shankha and mace (Vaishnavite emblems).
Very fine, Rare.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 6,000-8,000
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Lot No.167
AUC41
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 02-04-2022
Silver
Eastern Bengal/Arakan region, silver unit of 'Harikela' type coinage (issued 750-850 AD), MNC 503-505, 6.40g. Obv: Bull seated couchant facing left, legend Harikela above; crude figure of Sankha shell behind the bull's rump. Rev: Ornate Shrivatsa symbol, surrounded by beaded garlands.
Very fine, Very scarce.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 2,000-2,500
Sold For :
Rs. 3,000
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Lot No.168
AUC41
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 02-04-2022
Copper
Rashtrakutas, alloyed copper coin of Dhruva Dharavarsha (c.780-793 AD), 'Central Maharashtra' type, unpublished in major sources, 2.31g. Obv: Equestrian figure riding to right. Rev: Brahmi legend Shri Dhruva below a crescent.
Nearly extremely fine, Very rare.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 12,000-15,000
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Lot No.169
AUC41
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 02-04-2022
Gold
Rashtrakutas, gold dinara of Govinda III (793-814 AD), also known as 'Prabhutavarsha Pratapavaloka Jagattunga', unpublished, 4.23g. Obv: King mounted on a horse, riding to left, with a curved sword held in raised hand; pseudo- Arabic inscription around. Rev: As on obverse, pseudo- Arabic inscription along the margins; in centre, two line inscription in proto Nagari/ Kutila script - Shri JagatungaAprati / hataShataGarudadhwaja Above the inscription, a row of Vaishnavite and auspicious symbols (lotus, Kalasha and Sankha) and below the inscription, a half lotus pedestal supporting the legend.
About extremely fine, Extremely rare.
Jagatunga' or 'Tallest (by fame/valour) in the World was a title held by more than one Rashtrakuta rulers. However, Govinda III appears to be the best fit for the purpose of attributing this coin. He was an illustrious king, credited with many victories, including those against the Pratiharas of Kannauj, the Palas of Bengal, the Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi and the Pallavas of Kanchi. The title 'Apratihata' or 'invincible’ applied to him in the coin legend is therefore a very fitting acknowledgement of his triumphs. Another significant characteristic of the coin is the pseudo- Arabic inscriptions on both sides. It is a well-known fact that the Rashtrakutas were friendly with the Islamic Caliphate of Baghdad. The backbone of their friendship was a thriving trade in horses carried out from ports on the Western Coast of India, which was under Rashtrakuta control. These horses proved crucial in the campaigns which the Rashtrakutas conducted against other ruling powers. There were even Arab colonies on the Western Coast and some Arabs had also entered Rashtrakuta service, as we know from copperplate inscriptions. Conceivably, many Arab gold coins must have arrived through the trade into India and they appear to have provided the design inspiration for Rashtrakuta gold coins.
The reign of Govinda III fits well with the heyday of this trade and the fact that he chooses to 'show him as a horse rider also befits the nexus established between the Arabs and the Rashtrakutas through commercial activities. The mention of 'Garuda-dhwaja' or 'Ensign of the Garuda' in the legend refers to the dynastic emblem of the Rashtrakutas, who were Vaishnavites and employed Garuda the bearer of Vishnu to show their devotion to their patron deity.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 6,00,000-8,00,000
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Lot No.170
AUC41
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 02-04-2022
Gold
Nolambas of Nolambavadi, Central Karnataka, as feudatories of Western Gangas, gold punch-marked gadyana, repousse fabric (900-1000 AD), 3.72g, height: 28.32mm, width: 27.96mm. Obv: Nine punches struck deeply on a thin flan, 5x Nandi seated couchant on a pedestal with lamp-posts in front and rear, flywhisk (Chauri) and sun-moon sign above the back, 2x Kannada letters 'Shri', 1x Kannada legend Parijwala and 1x Kannada legend Nolamba.
Extremely fine, Very rare.
It is not yet certain which Nolamba ruler held the title 'Parijwala' but judging by the style and the fabric of the coin suggests that it might be attributed to Dileepa Irivanolamba (940-967AD).
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 1,80,000-2,00,000
Sold For :
Rs. 1,80,000
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Lot No.171
AUC41
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 02-04-2022
Gold
Nolambas of Nolambawadi, Central Karnataka, Polalachola II Nanni Nolamba (c. 969-975AD), gold punch-marked heavy gadyana of an unusual fabric and style, made in beaten gold with repousse punches, not published in any catalogue of South Indian coins, 5.76gm, height: 53.37mm, width: 53.36mm. Obv: a die-struck figure of seated Nandi, facing left, in the centre, surrounded by 11 punches of Kannada letter No. A further eight punches applied along the margin - 4 x seated Nandi facing left with sun and moon on the back, 2 x Kannada letter Shri, 1 x Ankusha or elephant goad, 1 x Kannada legend Nolamba.
Extremely fine, Exceedingly rare.
Coins of this fabric are a recent discovery in South Indian numismatics. This piece is from a small group of coins of similar fabric which are attributed to the Nolambas, Kakatiyas and other feudatories under the Chalukyas of Kalyani. They require further research and appreciation.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 4,00,000-5,00,000
Sold For :
Rs. 5,20,000
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Lot No.172
AUC41
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 02-04-2022
Gold
Kakatiyas of Warangal, gold punch-marked gadyana, repousse fabric (900-1000 AD), 3.79g, height: 31.23mm, width: 31.26mm. Obv: Nine punches struck deeply on a very thin flan - 5x boar facing right with sun and moon above, 2x Kannada letter 'Shri' twice in one punch, 1x Kannada legend Manda and 1x Kannada legend lika.
Extremely fine, Very rare.
Most likely an issue of Gunda IV (955-995AD), an early Kakatiya ruler who ruled as a feudatory of the Rashtrakutas. The title 'Mandalika’ might refer to the feudatory status of Gunda IV.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 1,20,000-1,50,000
Sold For :
Rs. 1,60,000
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Lot No.173
AUC41
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 02-04-2022
Gold
Kakatiyas of Warangal, gold punch-marked heavy gadyana, repousse fabric, attributed to period of Prola I (c.1052-1076 AD), 5.79g. height: 58.83mm, width: 58.19mm. Obv: in centre, frontal figure of a four-armed deity struck from a single die; eight punches around - 2 x two Kannada 'Shri', 4 x stylized lion facing right, 1 x Kannada legend Ahita Gaja, 1 x Kannada legend Kesari. Along the border, 14 punches - seven lotus symbols alternating with seven 'boar facing right, sun and moon above.
Extremely fine, Extremely rare.
This coin is highly unusual and worthy of further research, perhaps constituting a votive issue made for donating at a temple. The title 'Ahita/Ajita Gaja Kesari' is not known from any Kakatiya inscriptions, but similar titles like 'Ari Gaja Kesari' and 'Raya Gaja Kesari' are known for Kakatiya rulers after Prola I (c.1052-1076). Most likely, this coin is an issue of Prola I, acknowledged as 'the lion who is invincible over elephant'.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 3,50,000-4,50,000
Sold For :
Rs. 3,80,000
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Lot No.174
AUC41
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 02-04-2022
Gold
Kakatiyas of Warangal, gold punch-marked gadyana issued by a 'Lenka' (feudatory) chief, repousse fabric, (1100-1200 AD), 3.76g, height: 30.95mm, width: 29.97mm. Obv: Nine punches struck deeply on a very thin flan - a boar facing right with sun and moon above in the centre, 2x Kannada letter 'Shri', 4x six-petal lotuses, 1x Kannada legend Koma and 1x Kannada legend Lenka.
Extremely fine, Very rare.
The Kakatiyas emerged as independent rulers in late 12th century. Prior to this, they ruled as feudatories of the Chalukyas of Kalyana. But they also had feudatories of their own and these were known as 'Lenkas', lietrally meaning 'bodyguards'. We do not know who 'Koma Lenka' exactly was, but it is certain that he was one of these feudatories. The fabric of the coin suggests an early date and most likely Koma Lenka ruled under Prola I (c.1052-1076).
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 1,20,000-1,50,000
Sold For :
Rs. 1,60,000
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Lot No.175
AUC41
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 02-04-2022
Gold
Kakatiyas of Warangal, gold punch-marked gadyana, repousse fabric (1100-1200 AD), 3.75g, height: 28.43mm, width: 28.76mm. Obv: Nine punches struck deeply on a very thin flan - a boar facing right with sun and moon above in the centre, 2x Kannada letter 'Shri', 4x dotted lotus symbol, 1x Kannada legend Ahi /ta Gaja and 1x Kannada legend Kesari.
Extremely fine, Very rare.
The title 'Ahita/Ajita Gaja Kesari' is not known from any Kakatiya inscriptions, but similar titles like 'Ari Gaja Kesari' and 'Raya Gaja Kesari' are known for Kakatiya rulers after Prola I (c.1052-1076). Most likely, this coin is an issue of Prola I, acknowledged as 'the lion who is invincible over elephant'.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 1,20,000-1,50,000
Sold For :
Rs. 1,60,000
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Lot No.176
AUC41
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 02-04-2022
Silver
Kakatiyas of Warangal, silver dramma issued in the name of 'Raya Gaja Kesari', (c.1100-1200AD), 1.67g. Obv: elephant standing facing left, traces of lion above. Rev: Nagari legend in three lines Sri Ra /…Ga ja (Ke)/(Sa Ri).
Good very fine, Very rare.
A number of Kakatiya rulers including Pratapa Rudra I, Queen Rudramma and Ganapati Deva adopted the title 'Raya Gaja Kesari'. The term 'Gaja Kesari' (lion over elephant) is alluded in a pictorial form on the obverse of this coin.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 10,000-12,000
Sold For :
Rs. 85,000
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Lot No.177
AUC41
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 02-04-2022
Gold
Kakatiyas of Warangal, gold gadyana with title 'Daya-gaja-Kesari', (c.1200-1300AD), MNC 679-683, 3.52g. Obv: nine punches out which six are visible - boar to left, Kannada letter Shri, 2 x lotus symbols, Telugu legend Daya, Telugu legend Gaja/Kesari.
Very fine, Extremely rare.
The title 'Daya-gaja-kesari' was adopted by a number of Kakatiya rulers including Pratapa Rudra I, Queen Rudramma and Ganapati Deva.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 30,000-40,000
Sold For :
Rs. 45,000
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Lot No.178
AUC41
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 02-04-2022
Gold
Western Gangas as feudatories of the Rashtrakutas, gold punch-marked Gadyana, repousse fabric (900-1000 AD), 3.79g, height: 30.84mm, width: 31.58mm. Obv: Nine punches struck deeply on a thin flan, 5x elephant standing in profile to right, 2x Kannada letters 'Shri', 1x Kannada legend Mara and 1x Kannada legend Pandya?.
Extremely fine, Very rare.
The attribution of these coins is uncertain, but judging by its similarity in fabric and style to the Kakatiya coins, it is plausible to attribute the type to Maraismha II Satyavakya (963-975 AD).
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 1,60,000-2,00,000
Sold For :
Rs. 2,00,000
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Lot No.179
AUC41
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 02-04-2022
Gold
Western Gangas (10th-11th century AD), gold gajapati pagoda, MCSI-I 192-193, 3.90g. Obv: An ornate elephant standing facing right, There is a 3 layer pearl garland on the neck of the elephant. Rev: Ornamental floral scroll.
Extremely fine, Very scarce.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 30,000-40,000
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Lot No.180
AUC41
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 02-04-2022
Gold
Western Gangas (10th 11th century AD), gold gajapati pagoda, MCSI-I 192-193, 3.90g. Obv: An ornate elephant standing facing right, There is a 4 layer pearl garland on the neck of the elephant. Rev: Ornamental floral scroll.
Extremely fine, Very scarce.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 30,000-40,000
Sold For :
Rs. 42,000
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Lot No.181
AUC41
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 02-04-2022
Gold
Western Gangas (10th-11th century AD), gold gajapati pagoda, MCSI-I 192-193, 3.90g. Obv: An ornate elephant standing facing right, There is a 2 layer pearl garland on the neck of the elephant. Rev: Ornamental floral scroll.
Extremely fine, Very scarce.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 30,000-40,000
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