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Auc : 103 Lot : 96 Gold


Medieval Bharat : Kakatiyas of Warangal
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Kakatiyas of Warangal, Prola II, Gold Punch Marked 2 1/2 Gadyana, 9.70g, 70mm Diameter, Uniface, Total of 29 repousse punches magnificently processed on obverse. The central punch shows God Bhairava seated in Padmasana posture on an ornamental Peeta. He is seated with Trishul and Sword in his left and right hands respectively. Two thunderbolt symbols adorn him on both sides, and beneath his arms. He adorns a Rudraksha mala around his neck. The circumfluent punches are embossed in two concentric layers. The outer periphery has 2x Sri-Sri, 1x'Mandalika', 1x'Kesari', all inscribed in Kannada, and 4 groups of alternating Boar-Lotus-Boar symbols across four pies. The coin just fits an adult palm and the elegance can be seen at a distance. This coin has a unique combination of Boar, Lion and Lotus symbols which signifies the Kakatiya and feudatory dynastic emblems. Lord Bhiarava, one who destroys fear or one who is beyond fear. He protects his devotees from dreadful enemies, greed, lust, and anger. thin, broad and circular high purity gold flan that is cup shaped to a depth of 2 to 3mm. Choice coin, extremely fine, exceedingly rare.

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