Goddess Lakshmi featured on Gahadavalas of Kanauj gold Four-and-a-half Masha
2023-10-17 Tue
Indian goddesses are well known for their power, beauty, and wisdom. Each goddess, from #Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, to Durga, the warrior goddess, stands for a particular quality of life.Srimad Govindchandra Deva, Gahadavalas of Kanauj king, issued this gold 4 1/2 Masha of 3.8g featuring goddess Lakshmi. The obverse features seated Goddess Lakshmi. The reverse features the Devnagari legend Srimad Srimad Govindchandra Deva in three lines.
Image Courtesy: Todywalla Auction
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