Nolambas of Nolambavadi, Anonymous, Gold 1/4 Fanam, 0.08g, Obv: Caparisoned Nandi seated c

Nolambas of Nolambavadi, Anonymous, Gold 1/4 Fanam, 0.08g, Obv: Caparisoned Nandi seated couchant facing right, Sun and Crescent symbols above, Rev: Elephant goad and Kannada legend “Bhu” a short form of Bhujabala. The title Bhujabala is adorned by the Nolambas, Telugu Chodas and many other kings of the South Indian dynasties. Extremely fine, extremely rare. Nandi was the lanchhana (dynastic emblem) of the Nolambas, who thrived as feudatories to the Rashtrakutas in 9th and 10th century CE.

Sold for ₹8,000

Auction: Auction #95 · Oswal Antiques · 2022-06-04 · Estimate: ₹ 5000 - ₹ 6000

Category: Medieval Bharat : Nolambas of Nolambavadi

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