Lot 346

Hindu Medieval Paramaras of Malwa Gadhaiya Series Billon Unit An active battle scene during the day showing a mounted warrior galloping to right

Auction # 12 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 1000 - 1200
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Deyell # Living without Silver, 167
Metal Composition
Billon
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine to extremely fine
Diameter
14.03 mm
Weight
4.30 gms
Denomination
Unit
Calendar/Year
13th Century AD

Hindu Medieval, Paramaras of Malwa, (13th Century AD), Gadhaiya Series, Billon Unit, 4.30 gms, 14.03 mm, Obverse: Stylized Indo-Sassanian bust of king to right, Large earring at left, Reverse: An active battle scene during the day showing a mounted warrior galloping to right with right hand holding a sword in swinging position, Another warrior running towards the horseman, A third warrior lying on the ground probably wounded, Sun above, All within a dotted border, The previous lot, this lot and the following two lots seem to form a complete battle story depicting the various stages of war right from marching towards the battle field, an active day time war scene, a night scene and finally the show of victory, Deyell # Living without Silver, 167, very fine to extremely fine, very scarce in this grade.