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Lot 883: India, Yadavas of Devagiri. Bhillama V. 1185-1193. Æ dramma. 
AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 25 (Auction 332)
- Sold Winning Bid: $60
- 1 Bid(s)
Description
Bhillama V. 1185-1193. Æ dramma (10 mm, 0.60 g). Lion standing right with paw raised / Nagari legend (Sri Bhilla)ma De(va) with arrow below. Unpublished.
Bhillama V was the first independent king of the Yadavas. He revolted against his overlord Somesvara IV Chalukya and ruled from Devagiri, the indomitable fortress in the Deccan. The Yadava dynasty was finally brought to an end by Muslim invasions from northern India in the early 14th century. Gold and silver coins of Billama V are known, but not copper. This copper coin is unrecorded and seen here for the first time. Â UNLISTED and Extremely Rare. $100
Lot Details
- Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
- Lot #: 883
- Listing #: 234920
- Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 6:27:00 PM CT
- Estimate: $100