Chalukyas of Kalyani / Feudatories, Gold Varaha, 4.59g, Obv: Caparisoned Varaha- Boar stan

Chalukyas of Kalyani / Feudatories, Gold Varaha, 4.59g, Obv: Caparisoned Varaha- Boar standing facing right with Hale-kannada legend “Arasamu” below, within an elaborate Lotus-shaped border, Rev: Kannada legend in three lines – decorative scroll hanging down; below Hale-kannada legend in three lines “Shri (Ja)? Bhima / Ba(la?) Adi / tya” followed by a small lotus bud motif (Not published in major sources and unique so far). Very fine+, exceedingly rare and unique. The type and inscriptional pattern of the obverse of this rare coin compares closely with the ‘Nakara’ issues of the Kadambas of Ha

Sold for ₹5,00,000

Auction: Auction #101 · Oswal Antiques · 2023-12-23 · Estimate: ₹ 400000 - ₹ 500000

Category: Medieval Bharat : Chalukyas of Kalyani

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