INDIA, Medieval (Southern Deccan). Chalukyas of Badami. Uncertain ruler. Circa 597-757. AV Pagoda (15mm, 3.95 g, 1h). Boar/Temple type.

Triton XXIII – Session Three – Roman Imperial Coinage Part II through World Coinage Part I
Lot: 952. Estimated: $ 4 000

Islamic, Indian, & Related, Gold

Sold For $ 3 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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INDIA, Medieval (Southern Deccan). Chalukyas of Badami. Uncertain ruler. Circa 597-757. AV Pagoda (15mm, 3.95 g, 1h). Boar/Temple type. Caparisoned boar standing left; ornate symbol above; all within ornate border / Elaborately decorated triple-tiered tetrastyle temple. Cf. Mitchiner, South I, 255 (for rev.); Adams–; Marudhar Arts 25, lot 35 (same dies, but later die state). Light roughness, underlying luster. Good VF. Extremely rare.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Three – Roman Imperial Coinage Part II through World Coinage Part II will be held Wednesday morning, 15 January 2020 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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