2022-02-09 Wed

The Chola Dynasty was one of one the huge dynasties in South India. Rajaraja I, and RajendraChola, were two great rulers of the Chola dynasty. The Chola Dynasty was prominent during the 9th century and established their empire by comprising the major portion of South India.

King Rajaraja I was the ruler of Imperial Chola, he is often described as Rajaraja the Great. He was an able administrator; he built a great Brihadisvara Temple at Chola capital Thanjavur. The temple is regarded as the foremost of all temples in the medieval south Indian architectural style.

This gold Gadyana was issued by king Rajaraja I during his rule in Oswal Antiques. The weight of this coin is around 4.26g. The obverse of this coin depicts Tiger, Parasol above 2 Fishes, a strung bow, lampstand to left, Devnagari legend “Sri Rajendra” below, within dotted border. The reverse of this coin depicts Tiger, Parasol above 2 Fishes, a strung bow, lampstand to left, Devnagari legend “Sri Rajendra” . This coin is listed for INR 60000-70000 in the upcoming online auction of Oswal Antiques that will be held in Mumbai on 19th February 2022.

Image Courtesy: Oswal Antiques