INDIA, Medieval. Paramaras of Vidarbha. Raja Bhoja, circa 13th century. Damma (Silver, 9 mm, 0.43 g, 9 h). Stylized lion standing right, raising his right paw. Rev. SRI BHO(JA) DE(VA) ('Lord Bhoja Deva' in Nagari) Human figure (Karttikeya?) standing facing. Bankar & Somkuwar, JONS 200, Type D. Nicely toned. Very fine.
From a collection of coins from Central Asia.
This stick-figure depiction of a human is similar to that found in the gold pagodas of Jagadeva.
Price realized | 120 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |