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| Issuer | Kalachuri dynasty |
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| Year | 1090-1120 |
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| Composition | Gold (Debased) |
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| Obverse description | Central field depicts a highly stylised combat scene between a lion and an elephant, rendered in the bold, vigorous relief characteristic of medieval Indian hammered coinage. The two creatures are shown locked in dynamic struggle, their forms intertwined in an energetic composition that fills the flan. The execution is semi-abstract, with pronounced musculature and decorative flourishes reflecting the artistic conventions of the Kalachuri school. The irregular flan edge, typical of hammered production, lends the design a raw, powerful aesthetic. No inscriptions or border ornaments are present on this face. |
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| Reverse script | Devanagari |
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| Mintage | ND (1090-1120) |
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