© Amit Kher (CC BY-NC)
© Amit Kher (CC BY-NC)
Gadhaiya Paisa - Somalekha Devi Chauhans of Ajmer ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Gadhaiya (Indian Northern Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 1110-1125 |
| Value | 1 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm (543-1390) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#391041 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Nagari legend in two lines
Srisoma/ ladevi
Lettering: श्री सोमल देवी
Translation: Sri Soma / la Devi.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Somala Devi was the wife of Ajay Raja (Rajput King) and one of the very few Hindu Queens who appear on coins.
Maheshwari identified 3 variations in Gadhaiya coins of Somaladevi
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gadhaiya Paisa - Somalekha Devi (Chauhans of Ajmer) ND (1110-1125) coin is that it features a unique blend of Hindu and Islamic influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features an inscription in the Nagari script, which is typically used in Hindu texts, while the reverse side features an inscription in the Persian script, which was commonly used in Islamic texts. This blending of cultural influences reflects the diverse cultural heritage of the Indian Northern Dynasties during the 12th century.
