© Sujit
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4½ Mashaka - Gangeya Deva Kalachuris of Tripuri ND
| Gold (Debased) | 3.8 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rajput Dynasties (Indian states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1015-1040 |
| Value | 41⁄2 Mashaka (4.5) |
| Currency | Mashaka |
| Composition | Gold (Debased) |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#57291 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Inscriptions in Nagari
"Srimad Gangeya Deva"
Lettering: श्रीमद गांगेय देव
Edge
Plain
Comment
Kalachuris of Tripuri was one of the Dynasties of Northern Medieval India. This issue is in the pattern of an earlier issue and contains largely silver.
Refer John Deyell's "Living Without Silver" or P. C. Roy's "Coinage of Northern India" for more details.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of debased gold, which means that the gold content was less than pure gold. This was a common practice during the medieval period in India, where coins were often made of a mixture of metals, including gold, silver, and copper, to increase their durability and longevity. Despite being made of debased gold, the coin still holds significant historical and cultural value, providing insight into the economic and monetary systems of the Rajput Dynasties in ancient India.