Lot No.116
AUC51
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Gold
Early Medieval India, Kachchhapaghatas, Gopadri (Gwalior), Mahi Pala Deva, 1093/90 - 1104/05 CE, Gold, 4½ Masha (Dinar), 4.16 gm, 16.84x16.71mm, Obv: Goddess Lakshmi seated, facing front, Rev: Devanagari legend in three lines: ShriMan Ma/Hi PaLa / DeVa All within decorative dotted border around. Deyell # 151. Extremely Fine+, Very Rare.
Note: The Kachchhapaghatas of Gwalior are especially noted for their art & architecture. Kachchhapaghata ruler Mahipala commissioned the Sas-Bahu Temple at Gwalior. Records of two grants issued by him at Gwalior, dated 1093 CE and 1104 CE, have been found. Several silver & gold coins issued by him have also been discovered. Ajayapala (r. c. 1192 - 1194 CE) had the Gangola tank of Gwalior desilted, as attested by an 1194 CE inscription.
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Rs. 30,000-35,000
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