Kakatiyas of Warangal, Parola I (c.1052-1076 AD), gold punch-marked One-and-a-Half Gadyana, Goddess type, (5.66 g, Height: 70 mm), With a total of 15 repoussé punches  decorate the obverse of this broad, circular flan

Obverse :
The central punch consists a frontal figure of a Goddess struck from a single die. The inner orbit surrounding the central punch consist of 6 punches: 2x two Kannada 'Shri', 2x stylized lion facing right with lifted fore paw, 1x Kannada legend Ahita Gaja, 1x Kannada legend Kesari. The outer peripheral punches consists of 8 punches: 4 x symbols of Lotus and 4 x Boar facing right with sun and moon above.

Reverse :
Incuse impressions corresponding to the raised designs on the obverse.

Comment : The Kakatiya dynasty succeeded the Nolamba dynasty and ruled for a brief period and their coins are extremely rare. Daaya-gaja Kesari is one of the common titles of the Kakatiyas, adorned by many of the rulers of the dynasty, starting from Prola-I. The coin fabric suggests that the coin is of period of transition between the Nolambas and the Kakatiyas. A superbly preserved specimen with gleaming surfaces, struck in high relief with brilliant details, offering outstanding eye appeal. Uncirculated, Extremely rare.