INDIA, Medieval (Southern Deccan). Gangas of Talakad (Western Gangas). Uncertain ruler. Circa 1080-1138. AV Gajapati Pagoda (15mm, 3.91 g). Good VF.Electronic Auction 533 World, Gold Sold For $ 1 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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INDIA, Medieval (Southern Deccan). Gangas of Talakad (Western Gangas). Uncertain ruler. Circa 1080-1138. AV Gajapati Pagoda (15mm, 3.91 g). Caparisoned elephant standing right; uncertain Kannada letters to upper left; floral symbols between legs and to right / Floral scroll. Ganesh & Girijapathy, Karnataka –; cf. Mitchiner, South I 192-3; cf. MNI 702 (both refs for type). Lightly toned, hint of die rust on obverse, spot of hard green on reverse, struck with slightly worn dies. Good VF. |