Chalukya-Cholas, Kulottunga I, Gold Fanam, 0.26g, Obv: Peacock standing facing right, regn

Chalukya-Cholas, Kulottunga I, Gold Fanam, 0.26g, Obv: Peacock standing facing right, regnal year in Grantha Tamil below, all within a beaded border, Rev: Tamil Legend “Avani muludu daiyaal” (Not listed in major Publication). Unique so far, exceedingly rare. Chalukya-Chola fanams like their counterpart Gadyanakas are generally broader, thin and small weight flan currency units. Only 3 Peacock Chola fanams are known so far and all of them are unique. The Chalukya-Cholas had such good taste and dedication to craftsmanship that anything they produced are the most admired art pieces of worldwide m

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Auction: Auction #89 · Oswal Antiques · 2021-05-09 · Estimate: ₹ 150000 - ₹ 200000

Category: Medieval Bharat

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