2021-04-13 Tue

This horseman type gold gadayana issued by Rashtrakuta king is listed for INR 7,00,000 in upcoming auction of classical Numismatic Gallery that will be held in Ahmadabad on 24th April 2021. The obverse side of this coin depicts king riding a horse facing towards right. The reverse side of this coin depicts Gajalaxmi seated on a lotus flower in centre being appointed by two elephants on either side.

The Rashtrakuta dynasty was the ancient royal dynasty that rule large part of Indian subcontinent between 6th and 10th century. The word Rastra is derived from the Sanskrit word which means region and the word Kutas means Chieftains. Before being a ruling dynasty they were Chieftains. After coming to the power they had contributed a lot towards art and architecture which was unique during their period. The Rashtrakutas were the great patrons of art and architecture and they were also great builders.

Image Courtesy: Classical Numismatic Gallery