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Lot # 54 - Copper Base Alloy Coin of Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi of Gajalakshmi type.
Copper Base Alloy Coin of Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi of Gajalakshmi type.
Copper Base Alloy Coin of Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi of Gajalakshmi type. Copper Base Alloy Coin of Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi of Gajalakshmi type. Copper Base Alloy Coin of Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi of Gajalakshmi type.
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Start Price 60000 Estimated Price 60000-70000
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DenominationCopper Unit MetalCopper
Full Description:

Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi (6 Century CE), Copper Base Alloy Unit, Vishnukundin typology, Gajalakshmi type, Obv: a roaring lion standing facing the right with an upraised tail, a Srivatsa symbol in front, and a linear border surrounded by dots around the field, Rev: the goddess Lakshmi is shown seated and facing forward in the center flanked by elephants on either side showering water on the goddess, the Brahmi legend "SRI SAḶABHA" below, a lotus in the exergue, a linear border surrounded by dots around the field, 1.40g, 12.20mm, (Unlisted in major numismatic references), beautifully struck and very attractive, choice quality, almost uncirculated, Very Rare.

Note: This beautiful Gajalakshmi type has complete Brahmi legends. It has been never offered in the past.