Lot No: 41

Chandellas Of Jajekabhuti, Kirtti Varman, Gold 4 1/2 Masha (ca. 1060–1100 CE)

Chandellas Of Jajekabhuti, Kirtti Varman, Gold 4 1/2 Masha (ca. 1060–1100 CE)
Chandellas Of Jajekabhuti, Kirtti Varman, Gold 4 1/2 Masha (ca. 1060–1100 CE)
Lot No: 41

Chandellas Of Jajekabhuti, Kirtti Varman, Gold 4 1/2 Masha (ca. 1060–1100 CE)

Chandellas Of Jajekabhuti, Kirtti Varman, Gold 4 1/2 Masha (ca. 1060–1100 CE)
Chandellas Of Jajekabhuti, Kirtti Varman, Gold 4 1/2 Masha (ca. 1060–1100 CE)
Chandellas Of Jajekabhuti, Kirtti Varman, Gold 4 1/2 Masha (ca. 1060–1100 CE)
Chandellas Of Jajekabhuti, Kirtti Varman, Gold 4 1/2 Masha (ca. 1060–1100 CE)

Description

Chandellas Of Jajekabhuti, Kirttivarman (c. 1060–1100 CE), Gold 4 1/2 Masha, (Wt: 4.08 gm, Dia: 17.07 mm)

Obverse : the goddess Lakshmi ornate, seated facing forward.

Reverse : Devanagari legend "śrima Kirtti Varmadeva".

Comment : Kirttivarman (c. 1060–1100 CE) restored the fortunes of the Chandellas of Jejakabhukti, in present-day Bundelkhand, after a period of Kalachuri domination. His victory over the Kalachuri ruler Lakshmikarna marked an important revival of Chandella power.

(Deyell # D134) about extremely fine, Rare.