Lot 348

Hindu Medieval Paramaras of Malwa Devapala Gadhaiya Series Billon Unit Nagari legend in left field reading Shri Devapala extremely rare & Unique

Auction # 12 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 25000 - 28000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Deyell # Lakshmi, Bearer of riches, pg. 144
Metal Composition
Billon
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
13.53 mm
Weight
4.30 gms
Denomination
Unit
Calendar/Year
1218-39 AD

Hindu Medieval, Paramaras of Malwa, Devapala (1218-39 AD), Gadhaiya Series, Billon Unit, 4.30 gms, 13.53 mm, Obverse: Stylized Indo-Sassanian bust of king to right, Large earring at left, Reverse: Scene of battle field with the victor mounted on horse and marching to right, holding sword up with both hands symbolizing victory, A warrior lying seated on the ground in front, All within a dotted border, Nagari legend in left field reading ‘ShriDevapa(la)’, The previous three lots and this 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, Deyell # Lakshmi, Bearer of riches, pg. 144 plate specimen, very fine, extremely rare & Unique.