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RAJPUT DYNASTYS & THEIR COINAGE
The origin of the Rajputs is a controversy. They claimed to be the descendants of
the Kshatriyas of the Vedic times. Rajput also means 'scion of the royal blood' as used in
certain parts of Rajasthan. Some theory tells us that they were the descendants of
the Sakas, Hunas and the Kushanas ! Eventually they intermixed with the Hindus and
made India their home. What one can conclude is "The Rajputs are not a race but a group
of clans of distinct origin". The Pratihara clan of Kanauj has been proved to be of Gurjara
origin. The most important of Hun group of tribes had established a powerful dynasty in
Kanauj. The House of Mewar played an important role in political and military history of
India for centuries to come, and gave Rajput heroes like Bapa Raval, Rana Sanga, and Rana
Pratap.
The theory of Agnikula origin of the Rajput, states that Parasuram destroyed all
the Kshatriyas. However, Brahmanas felt the need to defend them and performed an Yaga
which gave them four heroes and each one of them created a separate clan. There came
into existence Chauhans, Chalukyas, Paramaras and the Pratiharas. The palaces, temples, forts that were built by Rajputs are the finest examples of Indian architecture.
The Rajputs ruling central Hindustan, circulated coins mostly of gold, copper, billon
and rarely silver. The gold, the drammas in weight were first struck by Gangeyadeva
Vikramaditya of Dahala of the Kalachuri dynasty. These coins had the familiar goddess of
wealth, Lakshmi on the obverse. In these coins, the Goddess is shown with four arms than
the usual two arms of the Gupta coins; the reverse carried the nagari legend. The similar
type of gold coins were also struck by Chandela kings of Mahoba in Bundelkand (1055-
1280), Tomara dynasty of Ajmer & Delhi (978-1128), and the Rathor kings of Kanauj. Muhammad of Ghor too actually struck few pieces in this style.
The invariable device Lakshmi became the motif on the coinage of Rajputs like that
of later Kushanas, Kidarites and Guptas. On the obverse, the frontally faced seated
female figure is placed within the dotted border. She has a nimbus behind her head, which
is also bordered with dots. Her left and right legs are either laced in front with symmetry or
one on the other, her two upper hand holds lotus stalks, and the two lower ones rest on her
lap or thighs. She wears a necklace, ear rings, bangles, girdles, and possibly anklets. The
reverse carried the legend in three lines - "Srimad", followed by the kings name and then
on the third line "Deva".
Of billons and the silver coins issued by Rajputs, the seated bull and horseman was
the invariable device. They were first struck by the Brahman Kings of Ohind (Gandhara)
on silver, the commonest were the issues ofSpalapati Deva and Samanta Deva. The
name of the king surrounded the bull in a circular style, wherein the undeciphered script
(Turanian ??) appeared on the obverse above bull. These type of coins were continued by
the Tomaras, Chauhans of Delhi, Rathors of Kanauj, Rajputs of Narwar and
the Amritapala rajas of Badayun. They were all mostly struck on billon. The invariable
device Bull and Horseman lasted the next three centuries in the hands of Kangra kings.
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Ajaya Deva of the Chauhans or Chahamanas of Sakambhari and
Ajayameru/Ajmer
ancientcoinsofindia 16-December-05 6:09pm
Ajaya Deva of the Chauhans or Chahamanas of Sakambhari and Ajayameru/Ajmer
Billon coin of Ajaya Deva (c.AD1110-1125) of the Chauhans or Chahamanas of Sakambhari and Ajayameru (Ajmer). The obverse shows a seated goddess (Lakhsmi) facing. Reverse inscription in Devanangari "Sri Aja/ya Devah" in two lines. For references : Deyell, Living without silver, #179 or Mitchiner, Non-Islamic states and
Western colonies, #456-457.
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16-December-05 6:12pm
Ajaya Deva of the Chauhans or Chahamanas of Sakambhari and Ajayameru/Ajmer
Billon coin of Ajaya Deva (c.AD1110-1125) of the Chauhans or Chahamanas of Sakambhari and Ajayameru (Ajmer). The obverse shows a seated goddess (Lakhsmi) facing. Reverse inscription in Devanangari "Sri Aja/ya Devah" in two lines. For references : Deyell, Living without silver, #179 or Mitchiner, Non-Islamic states and Western colonies, #456-457.
ancientcoinsofindia 16-December-05 6:15pm
Ajaya Deva of the Chauhans or Chahamanas of Sakambhari and Ajayameru/Ajmer Billon coin of Ajaya Deva (c.AD1110-1125) of the Chauhans or
Chahamanas of Sakambhari and Ajayameru (Ajmer). The obverse
shows a seated goddess (Lakhsmi) facing. Reverse inscription in Devanangari "Sri Aja/ya Devah" in two lines. For references : Deyell, Living without silver, #179 or Mitchiner, Non-Islamic states and Western colonies, #456-457.
ancientcoinsofindia 16-December-05 6:18pm
Ajaya Deva of the Chauhans or Chahamanas of Sakambhari and Ajayameru/Ajmer Billon coin of Ajaya Deva (c.AD1110-1125) of the Chauhans or Chahamanas of Sakambhari and Ajayameru (Ajmer). The obverse
shows a seated goddess (Lakhsmi) facing. Reverse inscription in Devanangari "Sri Aja/ya Devah" in two lines. For references : Deyell, Living without silver, #179 or Mitchiner, Non-Islamic states and Western colonies, #456-457.
ancientcoinsofindia 16-December-05 6:47pm
Hindushahi Jital : Prithviraja Deva , Chauhans of Delhi
Prithviraja Chauhan (Prithviraja-III) of Chauhan Dynasty , Delhi
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ancientcoinsofindia
16-December-05 6:51pm
Hindushahi Jital : Prithviraja Deva , Chauhans of Delhi
Prithviraja Chauhan (Prithviraja-III) of Chauhan Dynasty , Delhi
ancientcoinsofindia 16-December-05 9:33pm
Chauhans of Ajmer and Delhi, Chahada Deva, billon Jital
Chauhans of Ajmer and their Delhi Governors, Chahada (c.1172-1191), billon Jital. Ref.: Tye#50; Deyell#220.
Lingen 10-August-06 2:43am
lot 039. Chauhans of Ranastanbhapura (Ranthambhor) Chauhans of Ranastanbhapura (Ranthambhor), Jaitra Simha (c. AD1275), billon unit, standing
lion to l./ Devanagari legend: jai/ta si de/va (Deyell.366)
ancientcoinsofindia
28-April-07 6:47pm
Chauhans of Sakambhari and Ajaymeru :Somalekha or Somala
Devi Somalekha or Somala Devi, Queen of Ajaya Deva of Chauhans or Chahamanas of Sakambhari and Ajayameru/Ajmer
1) Ruler : Somalekha or Somala Devi, Queen of Ajaya Deva
of Chauhans or Chahamanas of Sakambhari and Ajayameru/Ajmer 2) Year : 1110 AD -1120 AD 3) Unit : Unknown , Lead 4) Obverse : Horseman facing left 5) Reverse : Devnagari Legends : Sri Soma/la devi'. 6) Reference : Deyell John S.- Living without silver, #183
7) Additional Marks :
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28-April-07 6:47pm
Chauhans of Sakambhari and Ajaymeru :Somalekha or Somala Devi
Somalekha or Somala Devi, Queen of Ajaya Deva of Chauhans or Chahamanas of Sakambhari and Ajayameru/Ajmer
1) Ruler : Somalekha or Somala Devi, Queen of Ajaya Deva of Chauhans
or Chahamanas of Sakambhari and Ajayameru/Ajmer 2) Year : 1110 AD -1120 AD 3) Unit : Unknown , Lead 4) Obverse : Horseman facing left 5) Reverse : Devnagari Legends : Sri Soma/la devi'. 6) Reference : Deyell John S.- Living without silver, #183 7) Additional Marks :
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ancientcoinsofindia
28-April-07 6:47pm
Chauhans of Sakambhari and Ajaymeru :Somalekha or Somala
Devi Somalekha or Somala Devi, Queen of Ajaya Deva of Chauhans or
Chahamanas of Sakambhari and Ajayameru/Ajmer 1) Ruler : Somalekha or Somala Devi, Queen of Ajaya Deva of Chauhans or Chahamanas of Sakambhari and Ajayameru/Ajmer 2) Year : 1110 AD -1120 AD
3) Unit : Unknown , Lead 4) Obverse : Horseman facing left 5) Reverse : Devnagari Legends : Sri Soma/la devi'. 6) Reference : Deyell John S.- Living without silver, #183 7) Additional Marks :
ancientcoinsofindia 28-April-07 6:47pm
Chauhans of Sakambhari and Ajaymeru :Somalekha or Somala Devi Somalekha or Somala Devi, Queen of Ajaya Deva of Chauhans or Chahamanas of Sakambhari and Ajayameru/Ajmer
1) Ruler : Somalekha or Somala Devi, Queen of Ajaya Deva of Chauhans or Chahamanas of Sakambhari and Ajayameru/Ajmer 2) Year : 1110 AD -1120 AD
3) Unit : Unknown , Lead 4) Obverse : Horseman facing left 5) Reverse : Devnagari Legends : Sri Soma/la devi'. 6) Reference : Deyell John S.- Living without silver, #183 7) Additional Marks :
Lingen 2-October-07 12:06am
Chauhans of Sambhor and Ajmer, Vigraharaja IV, AV dinar Baldwin's Auctions Number 53, 26 September 2007, Lot number: 1540 Indian coins, Medieval, [i]Chauhans of Sambhor and Ajmer, Vigraharaja IV (fl 1153-1163 AD), Gold Dinar, 4.0g, obv Rama standing with bow
(D 213). One edge crack, otherwise very fine and very rare.[/i] Estimate: £ 500
Lingen 10-August-08 3:55am
lot 062, Chauhans of Ranastanbhapura, Jaitra Simha, Billon unit Chauhans of Ranastanbhapura (Ranthambhor), Jaitra Simha (c. AD 1275), Billon unit (4,30 g.), obv. Standing lion facing left. Rev. Devanagari ’jai/ta si de/va in three lines
(Deyell 366; MNI.699-700 wrongly attributed)
Keesuit
13-September-11 2:36pm
Chauhans/Chowhans of Ranthambhor, Jaitra Simha Deyell, Living without Silver, 1990 # 366: Chauhans of Ranastanbhapura (Ranthambhor), Jaitra Simha Mitchener 1978 ACW 5120-21, NISW 696-700, Pallavas of Kanchi, Narasimhavarman I
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daniilf 13-May-13 4:45am
Ajaya Deva of the Chauhans or Chahamanas of Sakambhari and
Ajayameru/Ajmer
Jackdaw 28-April-05 11:28am
Saindhava-Chalukya - Abhira-Chapa series of Saurashtra and Gujarat ca.800-9
tim_org 17-October-05 3:13pm
Chalukya series of Saurashtra and Gujarat. Anonymous, ca 950-
1050AD very thick
Lingen 2-October-07 12:05am
Chalukyas of Kalyana, Jayasimha II, AV pagoda Baldwin's Auctions Number 53, 26 September 2007, Lot number: 1536 Indian Coins, Medieval, [i]Chalukyas of Kalyana, Jayasimha II (1025-1043 AD), Gold Punchmarked Coin, 3.8g, nine punches, lion in centre,
four lion punches and four of Kanarese punches, legend around (Mitch, Karnataka 275-276). Extremely fine, rare in this grade.[/i]
Estimate: £ 400
hfrans
19-February-09 7:34pm
Eastern Chalukyas. Uncertain ruler. 10th century. AV Pagoda Ex CNG, Inc.: Sale 84, lot 1725. INDIA, Medieval. Eastern Chalukyas. Uncertain ruler. 10th century. AV Pagoda (37mm, 3.65 g). Series of Telegu-Kanarese punchmarks around central punchmark depicting lion standing left / Incuse of punchmarks. Cf. Chattopadhyaya 233-5; cf. Mitchiner, South I 191
(both ref. Kulottunga I).
hfrans
25-February-09 4:40pm
Eastern Chalukyas. Uncertain ruler. 10th century. AV Pagoda
Ex CNG, Inc.: Sale 84, lot 1724. INDIA, Medieval. Eastern Chalukyas. Uncertain ruler. 10th century. AV Pagoda (38mm, 3.79 g). Series of Telegu-Kanarese punchmarks around central punchmark depicting lion standing left / Incuse of punchmarks. Cf. Chattopadhyaya 233-5; cf. Mitchiner, South I 191
(both ref. Kulottunga I).
hfrans
28-December-09 5:38pm
Chalukyas of Kalyana. AV Pagoda, Uncertain ruler. Ex CNG, Inc.: Triton XIII, lot 1993. BID Estimate $5000
INDIA, Medieval. Chalukyas of Kalyana. Uncertain ruler. Circa 973-1068. AV Pagoda (3.77 g, 1h). Boar type. Caparisoned boar standing right on standard; crescent (moon), annulet (sun), sri, and four pellets above / Elaborately decorated triple-tiered parasol (or temple) surmounted by globe-in-crescent; on either side, pellet-in-annulet and
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swastika set on streamers; at base on either side, pellet-in-annulet
within pelleted border. Cf. Mitchiner, South I, 268-9; cf. G&G 4.
hfrans 3-January-10 1:15pm
Eastern Chalukyas, AV Uniface Pagoda, Uncertain ruler.
Ex The New York Sale XXIII: lot 330 Estimate: 6000 USD POST-GUPTA Eastern Chalukyas Uniface Pagoda. AV 3.80 g. Uncertain ruler, c.10th Century. Punch-marked with bull at centre, legend around. These coins seem to belong to the series of coins of the eastern Chalukyas published by Mitchiner,
see Mitchiner, Karnataka-Andhra 187-191.
hfrans 10-March-10 7:01pm
Eastern Chalukyas. Uncertain ruler. 10th century. AV Pagoda.
Ex CNG, Inc.: Sale 229, Lot: 263. INDIA, Post-Gupta (Deccan). Eastern Chalukyas. Uncertain ruler. 10th
century. AV Pagoda (34mm, 3.69 g). Series of Telegu-Kanarese punchmarks around central punchmark depicting lion standing left / Incuse of punchmarks. Cf. Chattopadhyaya 233-5; cf. Mitchiner, South I 191 (both ref. Kulottunga I).
khanzada 21-April-12 2:55am
Malwa guptas, Mahasenagupta, base dinara Mahasenagupta who lost.. South Magadha to Guada King and Tibetan king Sron Btson gambo (581-600AD), Mana Dynasty has established
independent kingdom between Midnapur and Orissa. With so many troubles Mahasenagupta retired to Malwa(582AD). But Peace was not there Kalachuris took over Malwa. Soon Chalukyas dislodged Kalachuris and Mahasenagupta rival DevaGupta usurped throne and Prabhakaravardhana has to resuce Kumaragupta and Madhavagupta sons of Mahasenagupta (602-603AD). Harsha Vardhan appoints MadhavGupta as the ruler of Magadha.
adityanoble 8-March-06 4:55pm
Paramaras of Malwa, Jaya Varman (c. AD 1255-1274) Obv-Goddess "Lakshmi" seated. Devanagari legend: sri ja/ya vamma/deva
A nice VF coin purchased by me recently. Ref.: Deyell#166
ancientcoinsofindia 10-March-06 6:31pm
Gadhaiya Paisa : Om type , Rare
Gadhaiya Paisa : Om type
There is one coin reported from Madhya pradesh
bears legends " Shri Om " or " Omkara " . Some scholars had attributed Paramara Rulers as issuer of coin . this coin is from post gupta period . These coins are of copper or billon commonly known as " Gadhiya " Coins . The obverse side of coin bears Head or Bust of King ( Granulated ) and reverse side bears the legends " Shri Om" or " Omkara " .
It is believed that these coins were issued in the name of Omkara Mandhata , whose famous temple stands on the
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banks of Narmada at Mandhata , not far from
Indore . Sourse : " Coins " by Late P.L. Gupta , National Book trust . pp 86- 87
ancientcoinsofindia 10-March-06 6:31pm
Gadhaiya Paisa : Omkara type , Rare Gadhaiya Paisa : Omkara type
There is one coin reported from Madhya pradesh bears legends " Shri Om " or " Omkara " . Some scholars had attributed Paramara Rulers as issuer of coin . this coin is from post gupta period . These coins are of copper or billon commonly known as "
Gadhiya " Coins . The obverse side of coin bears Head or Bust of King ( Granulated ) and reverse
side bears the legends " Shri Om" or " Omkara " . It is believed that these coins were issued in the name of Omkara Mandhata , whose famous temple stands on the banks of Narmada at Mandhata , not far from
Indore . Sourse : " Coins " by Late P.L. Gupta , National Book trust . pp 86- 87
Lingen 5-April-08 6:03pm
Paramaras of Malwa, Udayaditya (c.1070-86),
AV 4 1/2 mashas Udayaditya (c.1070-86). Obv.: Seated goddess Lakhsmi facing. Rev.: Devanagari srimad-u/daya de/va Ref.: Deyell#164
hfrans 3-January-10 1:11pm
Paramaras of Vidarbha, Uniface AV Unit,
Jagadeva. Ex The New York Sale XXIII: lot 329
Estimate: 400 USD POST-GUPTA Paramaras of Vidarbha Jagadeva, 12th Century. Uniface AV Unit, 3.63 g. Pelleted spearhead, punches of a temple and human figure, possibly Shiva, “Sri Jagadeva” in Nagari, and two geometrical punches of a curving
“D” shaped design. B. Rath, Gold coins of the Paramaras: a reappraisal in the light of fresh evidence, Numismatic Digest 17 (1993), pp.52-53. Cf Baldwin’s Auction 40, London, lot 626. Rare.
Lingen 20-August-10 9:31am
lot-052, Indo-Sasanian, Gadhiya Paisa,
late Paramara series of Malwa Indo-Sasanian, Gadhiya Paisa (4,60 g.), Late Paramara series of Malwa (c.1150-1300), obv. Bust/rev. legend ‘Sri Omkara’, seems to be
issued by a monastery in Malwa. (MNI # 436+)
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Lingen
11-July-12 3:46pm
Paramaras of Vidarbha, Uniface AV Pagoda,
Jagadeva. Paramaras of Vidarbha
Jagadeva, ca. AD1095-1134. Uniface AV Pagoda, 3.69 g. Pelleted spearhead, punches of a temple and human figure, possibly Shiva, “Sri Jagadeva” in Nagari, and two geometrical punches of a curving “D” shaped design. Biswajeet Rath, Gold coins of the Paramaras: a reappraisal in the light of fresh evidence, Numismatic Digest 17 (1993),
pp.41-54.
xpoleg 8-January-13 7:05am
Paramaras of Malwa, Anonymous, Gadhaiya-Derivative Coinage, c. 1200-1302 AD
with nagri legeng
ancientcoinsofindia 18-November-05 5:22pm
Imperial Pratiharas : Bhoja-I ( Adivaraha) Boar series, AD 836-1019 Alexander Cunningham's Mediaeval Coins of india type 20 plate no VII , Pp54 .
Obverse : The Varaha incarnation of Vishnu ; to right , asun symbol ; behind a trident . Reverse : Legends in 2 lines " Shrimad Adivaraha "
ancientcoinsofindia 18-November-05 5:23pm
Imperial Pratiharas : Bhoja-I ( Adivaraha) Boar series, AD 836-1019
Alexander Cunningham's Mediaeval Coins of india type 20 plate no VII , Pp54 . Obverse : The Varaha incarnation of Vishnu ; to right , asun symbol ; behind a trident . Reverse : Legends in 2 lines " Shrimad Adivaraha "
ancientcoinsofindia 18-November-05 5:25pm
Imperial Pratiharas : Bhoja-I ( Adivaraha) Boar series, AD 836-1019 Alexander Cunningham's Mediaeval Coins of india
type 20 plate no VII , Pp54 . Obverse : The Varaha incarnation of Vishnu ; to right , asun symbol ; behind a trident . Reverse : Legends in 2 lines " Shrimad Adivaraha "
ancientcoinsofindia 18-November-05 5:26pm
Imperial Pratiharas : Bhoja-I ( Adivaraha) Boar series, AD 836-1019
Alexander Cunningham's Mediaeval Coins of india type 20 plate no VII , Pp54 . Obverse : The Varaha incarnation of Vishnu ; to
right , asun symbol ; behind a trident . Reverse : Legends in 2 lines " Shrimad Adivaraha "
Imperial Pratiharas, first series, AD 730-836
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Mervin
28-January-06 12:44am
ancientcoinsofindia
10-March-06 5:32pm
Imperial Pratiharas : Bhoja-I ( Adivaraha) Boar series ( Early Issue )
Imperial Pratiharas : Bhoja-I ( Adivaraha) Boar series, AD 836-1019
ancientcoinsofindia
10-March-06 6:36pm
Unknown Pratihara Coin : Sassanian type-3
antiqueshoppe
20-September-06 3:53pm
Pratiharas, Ar dramma, king Bhoja I.
Ruler : King Bhoja- I ( Mihirabhoja or Adivaraha ) Unit : Dramma or Adivaraha Dramma , Silver.
Lingen 28-August-07 1:25am
lot 044, Pratiharas, AR drachm
Pratiharas, AR drachm (3.30 g.), Bust to r./Fire altar with attendants (MNI 325-334)
kriehle 15-March-08 11:00pm
Pratihara Dynasty, Bhoja I (Adivaraha), AR
Dramma
asm 24-March-09 8:34pm
Ar drachm, period of Pratihara-Pala supremacy, ca AD 780-980. Please help attribute this coin.
asm 26-March-09 2:20pm
Period of Pratihara-Pala supremacy?
Please help attribute this coin.
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Keesuit
26-January-10 4:21pm
Imperial Pratiharas: (Bhoja-I ( Adivaraha) ?)
Boar series ( Late issue ),
Akbar Baig 1-September-10 10:45pm
Ar drachm, Pratihara-Pala supremacy.
Un-attributed Indo-sasanian coin struck during the period of Pratihara-Pala supremacy and bearing Brahmi characters. Mitch NIS: 355-376
Akbar Baig 1-September-10 10:45pm
Ar drachm, Pratihara-Pala supremacy. Un-attributed Indo-sasanian coin struck during the period of Pratihara-Pala supremacy and bearing
Brahmi characters. Mitch NIS: 355-376
rati 13-September-10 11:14pm
Imperial Pratiharas, Boar series, Vinayaka,
AD 913-933
Lingen 17-August-11 9:26am
lot-073 India, Sindh, Pratihara, Multan, pre-Islamic AR masha India, Sindh, Pratihara dynasty, Multan (c. 8-9th cent.), pre-Islamic AR masha (0.78 g.)
of three-dotted type (MAC.4908, no correct attribution; S. Bhandara, The Monetary Heritage of Sindh in: Sindh past glory, present nostalgia, Mumbai 2008, p.40-41)
Keesuit
1-September-11 3:42pm
Imperial Pratiharas, Bhoja I & 1st successors (c.850-912) MNISW 336-48 Dotted wheel bottom right obverse
prasau 25-September-11 2:50pm
Imperial Pratiharas, Bhoja-I (Adivaraha) Boar series
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prasau
25-September-11 2:54pm
Imperial Pratiharas, Bhoja-I (Adivaraha)
Boar series
xpoleg 7-October-12 5:23am
AR Drachm of Devapala (ca.810-850 AD), SRI
DA type, the Pala Kingdom Silver drachm of Devapala (ca.810-850 AD), SRI DA type, the Pala Kingdom in Bengal, India Notes: Very stylized head of the Sassanian Emperor Firuz
(with dots for the lips and the eye), wearing winged and turreted headdress, DA in Brahmi
character in front of the bust / Stylized fire altar with attendants on both sides. 18mm, 3.66 grams, decent silver. Mitchiner NIS 377-383.
These coins are usually flatly struck on small flans and are almost always extremely worn out. This particular coin is quite nice - these are rarely seen in such a nice condition. The coins of the Palas were modeled on the coins of [i]Pratiharas, which were themselves derived from copies of the Sassanian coins. The Palas brought order to Bengal
which was in the state of Anarchy for most of the 7th century (following the death of Sasanka). The founder of the dynasty was one Gopala, a local
chielf who was elected by the council the Bengali chiefs. They dynasty was in control of Bengal for almost two and a half centuries, though the coins were issued only in the name of two rulers
(Devapala and Vigrahapala), with their successors continuing to strike coinages in the name of these two kings.[/i]
Hajelasatyen 9-November-12 3:54pm
Imperial Pratiharas AE Bhoja-I ( Adivaraha) Boar series. From own collection.
xpoleg
6-October-13 8:28am
Pratihars, Bhoja I AR Drachm
The Imperial Pratiharas:By ninth century, the supremacy of northern India was taken over by
another illustrious dynasty called Pratiharas which claimed descent from Lakhamana, brother of Lord Rama. The greatest king of pratihara dynasty was Bhoja I who took control of Kanyakubj (modern Kannauj) in 836 AD and created an empire which was similar in size of his predecessor, Harsha-
Vardhana. He built a city Bhojpal (modern Bhopal,
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capital of Madhya Pradesh state) which was named
after him. He was successful general and managed to defeat many of his powerful neighbours including the Gaudas of Bengal. Like Harsha-
Vardhana, Bhoja too was a great patron of art and literature and famous poet Rajashekhar was in his court. He received foreign travellers like Sulaiman and Al Masudi who left account of their travels to India. Both talk highly of his superior cavalry and his fine administration.Pratihara dynasty ruled for another 200 years although their dominion was
never to the extent of during Bhoja's rule. In 1018, Kannauj then ruled by Rajyapala Pratihara was sacked by Mahmud of Gazni and that was beginning of the end of this illustrious dynasty of north India. Shown above is a coin minted by the
great Pratihara king Bhoja I. The obverse show
Aadivaraha, boar like incarnation of Lord Vishnu while reverse of the coin show stylized fire altar and two attendant. The deity Aadivaraha is supposedly holding earth by his snout. The vigour and strength of Aadivaraha's image on these coin amply show die engraver's knowledge of scultptures of that era. Altar and attendant motif
was borrowed from Sassanaian coins which possibly came in India due to trade from Sassanian ruled Persia. The coins of Bhoja were immencely popular in medieval period and were extensively copied by his successors. All the kings of Pratihara dynasty minted exact same coin which were introduced by Bhoja I. Although the coins of
later rulers of Pratihara dynasty were more stylized
and heavily debased.
volowelsky 23-October-13 10:57pm
Imperial Pratiharas, Boar series, Vinayaka,
AD 913-933
Mervin
16-December-13 7:23pm
Imperial Pratiharas, Bhoja I & successors (early issue)
ancientcoinsofindia 11-December-05 1:36pm
Kalachuris of Tripuri, Gangeya Deva, c.1015-1040. Kalachuris of Tripuri, Gangeyadeva, c.1015-1040. AU unit of 4 1/2 masha. Obv. Seated goddess Lakhsmi facing/Rev. Devanagari Srimad-Ga/ngeya de/vah.
Weight : 4 Grams Obverse : Seated Lakshmi
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Reverse : inscription in Nagari script " Shrimad
Gangeyadeva " Year : CIRCA 1030-1041 A.D.
esplines 4-February-06 12:23am
Kalachuris of Tripuri, Modern or contemporary imitation of Gangeyadeva
Kalachuris of Tripuri, Gangeyadeva, c.1015-1040. Contemporary, but most probably modern, imitation. AU unit of 4 1/2 masha. Obv. Seated goddess Lakhsmi facing/Rev. Devanagari Srimad-Ga/ngeya de/vah.
Weight : 4 Grams Obverse : Seated Lakshmi
Reverse : inscription in Nagari script " Shrimad Gangeyadeva "
ancientcoinsofindia 11-March-06 8:11pm
Krishnaraja Kalachuri ( CIRCA 550-75 AD) AE Coin
Krishnaraja Kalachuri ( CIRCA 550-75 AD) The coins issued by this ruler have been found scattered and discovered from various places like Rajastan , Vidarbha , Kokan , Malwa , Nasik ,
Satara , Islands of Mumbai (Elephanta ) , Prakashe , Salsette in the
west and districts of Betul and Amaravati in east .
The Copper Coins have Seated Bull on obverse and reverse Bramhi legends " Krishnaraja".
ancientcoinsofindia 11-March-06 8:11pm
Krishnaraja Kalachuri ( CIRCA 550-75 AD) AE Coin Krishnaraja Kalachuri ( CIRCA 550-75 AD)
The coins issued by this ruler have been found scattered and discovered from various places like Rajastan , Vidarbha , Kokan , Malwa , Nasik , Satara , Islands
of Mumbai (Elephanta ) , Prakashe , Salsette in the west and districts of Betul and Amaravati in east . The Copper Coins have Seated Bull on obverse and reverse Bramhi legends " Krishnaraja".
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ancientcoinsofindia 11-March-06 8:11pm
Krishnaraja Kalachuri ( CIRCA 550-75 AD) AE
Coin Different Krishnaraja Kalachuri ( CIRCA 550-75 AD)
The coins issued by this ruler have been found scattered and discovered from various places like Rajastan , Vidarbha , Kokan , Malwa , Nasik , Satara , Islands
of Mumbai (Elephanta ) , Prakashe , Salsette in the west and districts of Betul and Amaravati in east .
The Copper Coins have Seated Bull on obverse and reverse Bramhi legends " Krishnaraja".
ancientcoinsofindia 11-March-06 8:15pm
Krishnaraja Kalachuri ( CIRCA 550-75 AD) AR Coin Krishnaraja Kalachuri ( CIRCA 550-75 AD) The coins issued by this ruler have been found
scattered and discovered from various places like Rajastan , Vidarbha , Kokan , Malwa , Nasik , Satara , Islands of Mumbai (Elephanta ) , Prakashe , Salsette in the
west and districts of Betul and Amaravati in east . The western type of Gupta silver coins were copied by Krishnaraja of Kalachuri dynasty in the middle of sixth century A.D.. The Silver Coins are known as "
Krishanaraja Rupakas " , have been referred in the Anjaneri plates of Bhogasakti dated Kalachuri-Chedi Samvat (year) 461 ( CIRCA 710 AD) . These have Bust
of king on Obverse and seated bull surrounded by Bramhi inscription with name of king " Krishnaraja"
abariltur 29-October-06 1:29pm
kalachuris Hello, I desire to know references and denomination about this coin. I think it pertain to Kalachuris probably, but my actual reference
say 550-575 d.C. I think it is too many old. I have not seen
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references about this coin in MITCHINER.
Thanks.
Lingen 2-October-07 1:35am
Kalachuris of Dahal (Tripuri), Ganggeya Deva,
AV Dinar Baldwin's Auctions Number 53, 26 September 2007, Lot number: 1541 Indian coins, Medieval, [i]Kalachuris of Dahal (Tripuri), Ganggeya Deva (c.1015-1040 AD), Gold Dinar, 4.1g, obv Lakshmi seated facing, early type
(D 119a). Very fine and very scarce.[/i] Estimate: £ 100
Lingen 2-October-07 1:36am
Kalachuris of Ratanpura, Prithivi Deva, AV Dinar
Baldwin's Auctions Number 53, 26 September 2007, Lot number: 1550 Indian coins, Medieval, [i]Kalachuris of Ratanpura,
Prithivi Deva (c.1141-1158 AD), Gold Dinar, 3.8g, obv tiger mounted upon an elephant (M 417). Extremely fine and very rare.[/i] Estimate: £ 400
Lingen 2-October-07 1:37am
Kalachuris of Ratanpura, Jajjalla Deva, AV Dinar Baldwin's Auctions Number 53, 26 September 2007, Lot number: 1551
Indian coins, Medieval, [i]Kalachuris of Ratanpura, Jajjalla Deva (c.1160-1168 AD), Gold Dinar, 3.8g,
obv tiger mounted upon an elephant (D 132). Good very fine and very scarce.[/i] Estimate: £ 200
bimalt 13-March-09 12:53pm
Kalachuri feudatories in Malwa and Vidarbha
Nusrat 31-January-10 2:08pm
Kalachuris of Tripuri, Gangeya Deva, AV 4 1/2 Masha
Kalachuris of Tripuri, Gangeyadeva, c.1015-1040. AU unit of 4 1/2 masha.
Obv. Seated goddess Lakhsmi facing/Rev. Devanagari Srimad-Ga/ngeya de/vah.
antiqueshoppe
25-April-11 3:17pm
Kalachuris of Tripuri, Gangeya Deva, AV 4½ Masha
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vaidyanadhan
20-May-11 9:02am
Kalachuris of Kalyana, period of Bijjala, AV
Pagoda, 1156-68 AD
khanzada 21-April-12 2:55am
Malwa guptas, Mahasenagupta, base dinara Mahasenagupta who lost.. South Magadha to Guada King and Tibetan king Sron Btson gambo (581-600AD), Mana Dynasty has established independent kingdom between Midnapur and
Orissa. With so many troubles Mahasenagupta retired to Malwa(582AD). But Peace was not there Kalachuris took over Malwa. Soon Chalukyas
dislodged Kalachuris and Mahasenagupta rival DevaGupta usurped throne and Prabhakaravardhana has to resuce Kumaragupta and Madhavagupta sons of Mahasenagupta (602-
603AD). Harsha Vardhan appoints MadhavGupta as the ruler of Magadha.
jumanji 31-March-13 3:55pm
Kalachuris of Tripuri, Gangeya Deva, AV 4½ Masha
adityanoble 18-March-06 5:39pm
Chandellas of Jejakabhukti, Sallakshana Varman Deva
Chandella king Sallakshana Varman Deva (c. AD1110). Obv- seated goddess-Lakshmi.
Rev. legend: srimat-ha/llakshana va /rmma deva Ref.: Deyell#137
adityanoble 18-March-06 5:39pm
Chandella Kirti verman Obv- seated goddess-Lakshmi. Rev. legend
adityanoble 16-April-06 11:46pm
Chandela Dynasty, Rajput
Goddess seating in welcome (Namskar).
Rev-Legend
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Abdoosh 14-October-05 2:56am
Hindushahi Jital, King Mahipaladeva of Tomara (Rajput)
Dynasty
Bull-Horseman type
ancientcoinsofindia 16-December-05 6:39pm
Hindushahi Jital, King Mahipaladeva of Tomara (Rajput) Dynasty This is Hindushahi Bull-Horseman type JITAL coin of King Mahipaladeva of Tomara (Rajput) Dynasty ( CIRCA 1103-1128 AD )
viur 1-February-09 2:44pm
Tomaras of Delhi, Madana Pala Deva (1145-1167 AD), Billon Jital
Keesuit 4-February-10 6:04pm
Hindushahi Jital, King Mahipaladeva of Tomara (Rajput) Dynasty Deyell 232
Ansari 14-October-12 6:24pm
Tomaras of Delhi, Madana Pala Deva, CE 1145-67, Deyell #204 Ref.: Deyell #204
coindealer
22-March-04 10:17pm
Gahadavalas, Govinda Chandra, fl. AD1114-1154, AU unit of 4 1/2 masha Gohadavalas (Rathors) of Kanauj and Kasi (Varanasi) Govinda Chandra: fl. AD1114-1154 and his successors until AD1193 AV unit of 4 1/2 masha Rev. Three line Brahmi legend:
Srimad Go - vinda Chandra - Deva + altar symbol Mitchiner NI&WC: #490.
hmk 22-August-05 8:52pm
Gahadavalas, Govindachandra (c.1114-1154)
Gold coin (4 1/2 masha) of Govindachandra c.1114-1154, Gahadavalas (Rathors) of Kanauj and Kasi (Varanasi). Devanagari srimat-go/vinda candra/deva in three lines, lotus below right. Ref.: MNI#490+; Deyell#145.
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charm
29-January-09 2:41am
Gahadavalas, Govinda Chandra, fl. AD1114-1154, AU unit of 4
1/2 masha Gohadavalas (Rathors) of Kanauj and Kasi (Varanasi)
Govinda Chandra: fl. AD1114-1154 and his successors until AD1193 AV unit of 4 1/2 masha Rev. Three line Brahmi legend: Srimad Go - vinda Chandra - Deva + altar symbol Mitchiner NI&WC: #490.
Image kindly provided by Bob Reis
ancientcoinsofindia 22-September-05 5:50pm
Kangra Rulers of Katoch : Apurvachandra
ancientcoinsofindia 22-September-05 5:52pm
Kangra Rulers of Katoch : Shingarchandra
ancientcoinsofindia 22-September-05 5:54pm
Kangra Rulers of Katoch : Trilokchandra-II
antiqueshoppe 25-September-05 7:42pm
Kangra Rajas, Sri Apurva Chandra Deva
ancientcoinsofindia 1-February-06 6:52pm
Kangra Rulers of Katoch : Rupachandra
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esplines
24-March-06 4:56pm
Kangra: Shingarchandra (?)
rati 31-March-06 1:14am
Kangra Rajas, AE jital, Apurva Chandra Deva.
Kangra Rajas, Tye, "Jitals" 66. Raja Apurva Chandra Deva, who ruled ca AD 1230 or 1345-60 (Mitch)
esplines 4-April-06 3:11am
Rajas of Kangra, Avatara Chandra Deva, post 1250
Ref.: Tye#76, Jha#499+
muenz-goofy 6-January-08 8:05pm
Rajas of Kangra, AE jital, King Rupa chandra
Keesuit 2-February-10 6:58pm
Rajas of Kangra, Singarachandra, 1375-90, MNISW 584-88
Keesuit 2-February-10 6:58pm
Rajas of Kangra, Meghachandra, 1390-1405, MNISW 589-92
Keesuit 2-February-10 6:58pm
Rajas of Kangra, Trilokachandra, 1610-35, MNISW 596-97
Picture obverse MNISW 597 should be turned 90 degrees clockwise
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Keesuit
8-February-10 7:59pm
Rajas of Kangra, AE jital, King Rupa chandra
prasau 6-April-11 7:55pm
Kangra Rajas, Guna Chandra Deva, AE Jital
Horse on one side as in Jital coins and words written in Nagari on other side
xpoleg 7-April-11 11:28am
Kangra Rajas AE Jital, Apurva Chandra Deva
Lingen 17-August-11 9:26am
lot-071 India, Kangra, Singara Chandra Deva, billon unit
India, Kangra, Singara Chandra Deva (c. AD1375-139), billon unit (3.64 g.) (Tye 70.1; MNI.584+)
Keesuit 30-August-11 2:30pm
Rajas of Kangra, Singarachandra, 1375-90, MNISW 584-88
PB-Eins 6-January-12 1:44pm
Kangra Kingdom, Megha Chandra Kangra Kingdom
Megha Chandra, after 1250 AD
AE Drachm Obverse: Stylized horseman right
Reverse: Inscriptions in 3 lines: "Maharaja Sri Meghar Chan Deva". (hope Description is right) if not or anyone has further information -> please comment! Thanks
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charm
22-August-12 8:13am
Maharajahs of Kangra, AE jital, Trilokachandra
Image origin: http://rasmircoins.ucoz.ru/forum/16-9273-1#83726
xpoleg 18-October-13 2:16am
Rajas of Kangra, Singarachandra, AE Jital
Obverse: Stylized horseman right. Reverse:Stylized bull, Sanskrit inscriptions above .
PB-Eins 8-November-13 8:17pm
Kangra Kingdom
Rajas of Kangra
Ruler? Date of issue?
PB-Eins 8-November-13 8:22pm
Kangra Kingdom
Rajas of Kangra Ruler? Date of issue?
PB-Eins 8-November-13 8:26pm
Kangra Kingdom Rajas of Kangra
Ruler? Date of issue?
PB-Eins 8-November-13 8:30pm
Kangra Kingdom Rajas of Kangra
Ruler? Date of issue?
PB-Eins 8-November-13 8:34pm
Kangra Kingdom, Trilokachandra, 1610 - 1635
Rajas of Kangra Trilokachandra,
1610 - 1635