INDIA, Medieval. Kalachuris of Tripuri. Gangeya Deva, circa 1015-1041. Stater (Electrum, 18 mm, 4.00 g, 10 h). Goddess Lakshmi seated facing. Rev. SRIMAD GANGEYADEVAH ('The fortunate Gangeyadevah' in Devanagari). Deyell, Living Without Silver, 120. Minor flan crack, otherwise, good very fine.
Ex Elsen 144, 14 March 2020, 2046.
The image of a seated Lakshmi on the gold coins of Gangeya Deva was copied from the earlier Gupta coinage.
Price realized | 180 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |