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Hindu Coins of Medieval India
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| Gangas of Talakadu, Marasimha II Satyavakya (963-975 CE), Gold PMC, Two Gold Gadyana, Elephant-rider type, 7.74g, Height: 59.50mm, Width: 57.75mm. The Obverse consists of total of 9 repousse punches hammered on the obverse of a circular flan. Unpublished variety. The obverse consists of 1x central punch consisting of lordly elephant in rout facing left surrounded by floral scroll. The rider seems to be the King in crown with a Ankusha (elephant goad) in his right hand and Vajra (thunderbolt) in his left hand, comparing himself with Lord Indra. 8x circumfluent legend and symbol punches surrounding the central punch, which consists of 2x Sri in Kannada, 1x Mara in Kannada, 1x Pathi in Kannada and 4x E lephant standing facing right. The elephant symbol shown in the coin is the dynastic motif of the mighty Gangas of Talakadu. |
Estimate
Rs. 2,50,000-3,00,000
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Rs. 2,50,000
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