Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles Inc.

Auction 128  –  28 - 30 June 2022

Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles Inc., Auction 128

Ancient and World Coins

Part 1: Tu, 28.06.2022, from 7:00 PM CEST
Part 2: We, 29.06.2022, from 7:00 PM CEST
Part 3: Th, 30.06.2022, from 7:00 PM CEST
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Description

India - Southern Deccan, Kakatiyas of Warangal. Gold Gadyana (3.91 g), ca. 1050-1100. Eight punches around a central punch depicting a boar standing left, with sun and moon above; outer punches: Kannada letter 'Shri' (x2), six-petal lotuses (x4), Kannada legend Koma and Kannada legend Lenka. Reverse: Incuse of obverse. See Classical Numismatic Gallery 38 (24 April 2021), 251. As struck. Estimated Value $3,000 - UP
It would seem that Koma Lenka was a feudatory ruler under the Kakatiyas of Waranga, perhaps ruling during the reign of Prola I (ca. 1052-1076).

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Price realized 2'000 USD
Starting price 1'400 USD
Estimate 3'000 USD
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