Gadahaiya Paisa (Paramaras of Malwa or Silaharas of Kokan) Coin

Gadahaiya Paisa (Paramaras of Malwa or Silaharas of Kokan)

Country: Indian states and kingdoms (Gadhaiya) (India)
Denomination: 1 Drachm (1)
Year: (1200-1300)
Material: Billon
Weight: 4.2 g
Shape: Round
Diameter: 13 mm
Type: Common coin
Catalog list: indian states and kingdoms gadhaiyaindia

Description:

Obverse

Stylized Bust of King to 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.

Reverse

The battle scene on the reverse shows a mounted warrior with sword to right.

Below a fallen body and to the right a standing figure defending himself

with a shield. Behind the horse a bow.

Note: Different Reverse type than Traditional and Common Fire Altar.

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