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Denomination | Gadyana | Metal | Gold | |
Full Description: Chalukyas of Kalyana, Jayasimha II "Jagadekamalla" (10 Century CE), Punch Marked Gold Gadyana, Obv: punch marks including a stylized representation of a temple with a cluster of dots, pallets, sun, and crescent besides, Kannada letter 'Bha' above, the Kannada legend “ (Ja)gadeka ja(gadeka)" conjoined but in the retrograde form, with a dotted line on top and two punches of “Shri” on the sides, Rev: a single banker’s mark, 3.71g, 19.10mm, (Nidhi. Vol. 2, 2007 # Ch. 7), choice superb quality, Gem UNC, Extremely Rare. Note: The gold coins associated with this ruler typically feature five lions. However, this particular type distinguishes itself by incorporating the Kannada legend 'Bha.' The attribution to Jagadekamalla is supported by the symbols found on similar coins within a specific hoard, a discovery initially made by H. Krishna Sastri. He deciphered Kannada legends that formed the words 'Jaga,' 'Jagade,' and 'Jagadeka.' Additionally, the presence of the Kannada letter 'Bha' above the temple signifies the initial letter of the Hindu cyclic year 'Bhava,' a practice reminiscent of the coins issued during the same period by the Goa Kadamba dynasty. |