Hindu Medieval of India
Vijayanagara Empire, Sangama Dynasty, Devaraya I (14 Century AD), Gold 1/2 Varaha, Obv: the god Shiva seated in the padmasana position with his consort Parvati on his left thigh, one of Shiva's left hands holds a trident and the other is around his consort's waist, one of his right hands holds a battle axe while the other is in the abhayamudra gesture, the goddess has joined her hands in a devotional manner, the sun and moon near Shiva's head, Rev: Nagari legend "Shri Pra/thapadeva/raya" in three lines with two inter linear rules, 1.69g, 10.26mm, (Dr. M. Girijapathi # 73), about extremely fine, Scarce.
Estimate: INR 9000 - 12000
Price realized | 10'000 INR |
Starting price | 9'000 INR |