Gadhaiya Paisa - Inscribed Malwa Region

€58,229.00
IssuerGadhaiya
Year1050-1250
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Drachm
CurrencyDrachm (543-1390)
CompositionBillon
Weight4.28 g
Dimensions13 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DR#169
Obverse descriptionBust of King to Right with Nagari `Ja` Behind Head. The name of Gadhaiya (Gadhiya) paisa is attributed to the coins of indo-sassanian dynasties and their successors. The value was equivalent to 1 drachm. Made in Chaulukyas territory from 543 to 753 AD these coins were still produced in the same territory under others dynastys like Gujrat, Malwa, Kandesh, Bahmanis, Salankis, Paramara and Yadavas.
Obverse script
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Reverse descriptionFire Altar
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (1050-1250)  - -
Catalog ID9422244200
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