Gadahaiya Paisa Paramaras of Malwa or Silaharas of Kokan

Issuer Gadhaiya
Year 1200-1300
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Drachm
Currency Drachm (543-1390)
Composition Billon
Weight 4.2 g
Diameter 13 mm
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Shape Round (irregular)
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Reference(s) DR#167
Obverse description Stylized Bust of King to Right 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.
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Reverse description The battle scene on the reverse shows a mounted warrior with sword to right. Below a fallen body and to the right a standing figure defending himself with a shield. Behind the horse a bow. Note: Different Reverse type than Traditional and Common Fire Altar.
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Edge Plain
Mint
Mintage ND (1200-1300) - 13th century; -
Numisquare ID 8436766300
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