Gurjara Prathiharas, Bhoja I, Silver Dramma, 4.05g, Obv: King standing to right assuming t

Gurjara Prathiharas, Bhoja I, Silver Dramma, 4.05g, Obv: King standing to right assuming the face of a boar thereby representing the Adivaraha (Avatar of Vishnu), His left leg on a lion to right (out of flan), A circular orb (Earth?) in front, Rev: Legend in Devnagari reading in two lines as “Shrimada(di)/Varaha”, Indo-Sassanian fire altar below, Decorations around, It has been suggested that the lion below the foot of Adivaraha represents the Rashtrakutas who were enemies of the Pratiharas. Very fine.

Sold for ₹1,900

Auction: E-Auction 9 · Oswal Antiques · 2022-11-14 · Estimate: ₹ 800 - ₹ 1000

Category: Medieval Bharat

View at the auction house ↗

CoinSchool Auction Archive
Realised prices for 450,000+ Indian & world coins from Todywalla, Classical Numismatic Gallery, Bombay Auctions, Virasat, Jain and Stephen Album sales.
Search the full archive free →