Lot 96

Vijayanagara Empire, Sangama Dynasty, Hari Hara I, Gold Varaha

Auction # 8 Lucknow ( Floor & Realtime Online Auction )


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 25000 - 30000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Mitch, K&A # 378/JONS by G S Prabhu 230 # Pg. No. 14
Metal Composition
Gold
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
11.89 mm
Weight
3.36 gms
Denomination
Varaha
Calendar/Year
c. 13th Century AD

Vijayanagara Empire, Sangama Dynasty, Hari Hara I (c. 13th Century AD), Gold Varaha, 3.36 gms, 11.89 mm, Obv: a warrior walking to the right, knees slightly bent, left hand resting on left knee and right hand raised up as in the act of striking, dagger in the rear, a characteristic feature is a fold of clothing that hangs down in a 'V' shape between the legs, Rev: Kannada legend "Shri Vi/ra ha ri/ha ra” in three lines with interlinear rulers, Mitch, K&A # 378/JONS by G S Prabhu 230 # Pg. No. 14, very fine, very rare.