Nolambas of Nolambavadi, Nanni Nolamba, Gold Punch Marked Gadyana, 3.70g, 33mm, Nine punch

Nolambas of Nolambavadi, Nanni Nolamba, Gold Punch Marked Gadyana, 3.70g, 33mm, Nine punches struck deeply in a broad flan, Obve: 5x Symbol punches of Nandi, the humped bull recumbent to left with Sun and Crescent symbols above, 2x Legend punches of “Sri” inscribed in Kannada within a beaded border, 1x Legend punch “Lenkka” retrograde inscribed in Kannada, 1x Symbol punch of “Elephant Goad with battle axe”. Extremely fine, extremely rare. The Nolambas were the powerful feudatories to several overlords of Karnataka in the 9th and 11th century CE. They ruled for nearly 350 years from Hemavati, t

Sold for ₹3,70,000

Auction: Auction #89 · Oswal Antiques · 2021-05-09 · Estimate: ₹ 250000 - ₹ 300000

Category: Medieval Bharat

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