Lot 477: India, Silahara dynasty. 12th century Billon gadhaiya paisa.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 27 (Auction 335)

Description

12th century Billon gadhaiya paisa (14 mm, 4.18 g). Degenerate Indo-Sasanian bust right / Battle scene showing horseman trampling one victim underfoot, with the victim's sword lying below him; the horseman brandishes his sword at another victim to right. Deyell 167, MNI 649-652. A very unusual coin type that depicts a battle scene. Choice. Very fine.

It is attributed to the Silaharas of the Konkan, though Maheshwari assigns it to the Paramaras and suggests it was issued to celebrate their recovery of Malwa in c. 1190.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 477
Listing #: 211902
Closed: Friday, March 15, 2019 6:38:40 PM CT
Estimate: $60

Sold Winning Bid: $36
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Description

It is attributed to the Silaharas of the Konkan, though Maheshwari assigns it to the Paramaras and suggests it was issued to celebrate their recovery of Malwa in c. 1190.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 477
Listing #: 211902
Closed: Friday, March 15, 2019 6:38:40 PM CT
Estimate: $60