CNG 85, Lot: 1362. Estimate $3000. Sold for $2900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

INDIA, Medieval. Eastern Chalukyas. Uncertain ruler. 10th century. AV Pagoda (38mm, 3.83 g). Series of Telegu-Kanarese punchmarks around central punchmark depicting lion standing left / Incuse of punchmarks. Cf. Chattopadhyaya 233-5; cf. Mitchiner, South I 191 (both ref. Kulottunga I). Superb EF, traces of red encrustation.