INDIA, Medieval. Chahamanas of Sakambhari and Ajmer. Ajaya Deva, circa 1110-1120. Unit (Silver, 14 mm, 4.57 g). Goddess Lakshmi seated facing. Rev. SRI AJAYA DEVA (in Nagari). Deyell, Living Without Silver, 179. Nicely toned. A few light scratches, otherwise, very fine.

From the collection of Prof. Dr. Björn-Uwe Abels, formed between 1970 and 2022.

The Chahamana dynasty, a branch of the Chauhan clan, distinguished itself in successfully fighting off several Ghaznavid raids.