Gadhaiya paisa

€38,541.00
IssuerGadhaiya
Year1050-1300
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Drachm
CurrencyDrachm (543-1390)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.47 g
Dimensions15 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DR#159
Obverse descriptionHighly stylized Sassanian-style bust of king 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.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringSri
Reverse descriptionStylized Sassanian-style fire altar with highly stylized attendants
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (1050-1300)  - -
Catalog ID5541726250
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