Very Rare Silver Kahavanu Coin of Uttam Chola of Chola Empire with many symbols like tiger, fish with original Paina. | Auction 35

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Lot # 105 - Very Rare Silver Kahavanu Coin of Uttam Chola of Chola Empire with many symbols like tiger, fish with original Paina.

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Start Price

12,000

Estimated Price

12,000-15,000

Quick Description

Denomination

Silver Kahavanu

Metal

Silver

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Chola Empire, Uttama Chola (973-985 CE), Silver Kahavanu, Obv: the Chola royal insignia, i.e., an umbrella along the center on top flanked by two flywhisks, following figures, from left to right: a lampstand, a strung bow, a tiger (Chola symbol) seated right facing two upright fishes (Pandyan symbol) and another lampstand, Rev: Nagari legend ‘Uttama Cholah’ in two lines, 4.0g, 18.94mm, (Mitch. T&K # 323-29), a complete dotted border on both the sides, original patina, choice very fine, Very Rare.