Lot 939: Indian Independent Kingdoms, Mysore. Haidar Ali. 1761-1782. AV pagoda. Uma-Maheshwar type.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 25 (Auction 332)

Description

Haidar Ali. 1761-1782. AV pagoda (12 mm, 3.43 g, 3 h). Uma-Maheshwar type. Siva and Parvati seated facing; Siva holding trishul (trident) and mriga (deer) / Persian letter He (for Haidar Ali) within a granulated field. MNI 971; MSI 1046-47. Good very fine.

The Siva-Parvati type of Haidar Ali imitated the coins of the Ikkeri Nayakas, whom Haidar defeated in 1763. They were also the source of the gold that funded this coinage.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 939
Listing #: 238077
Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 6:36:20 PM CT
Estimate: $200

Sold Winning Bid: $215
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Description

The Siva-Parvati type of Haidar Ali imitated the coins of the Ikkeri Nayakas, whom Haidar defeated in 1763. They were also the source of the gold that funded this coinage.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 939
Listing #: 238077
Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 6:36:20 PM CT
Estimate: $200