Lot 347

Hindu Medieval Paramaras of Malwa Gadhaiya Series Billon Unit Scene of battle field at night, a star above, A mounted warrior to right

Auction # 12 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 3000 - 4000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Unlisted in Deyell: Living without Silver
Metal Composition
Billon
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
13.49 mm
Weight
4.32 gms
Denomination
Unit
Calendar/Year
13th Century AD

Hindu Medieval, Paramaras of Malwa, (13th Century AD), Gadhaiya Series, Billon Unit, 4.32 gms, 13.49 mm, Obverse: Stylized Indo-Sassanian bust of king to right, Large earring at left, Reverse: Scene of battle field at night, a star above, A mounted warrior to right, A second warrior lying seated on the groundwith hand on his head perhaps wounded and lamenting, All within a dotted border, The previous two lots, this lot and the following lot 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, Unlisted in Deyell: Living without Silver, very fine, extremely rare.