Other Peninsular Polities – Nolambas of
Nolambavadi/South Karnatica
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Nolambas thrived as feudatories to the Rashtrakutas
in the 9th and 10th century CE. They ruled from Hemavati, now in modern Andhra
Pradesh, for nearly 350 years, and were often feudatories to the Gangas. They
issued magnificent coins throughout their reign and their coins are well sought
after by the collectors. The legend "Lenkka" literally means
"warrior", analogous to "Banta" seen in the Gadyanas of the
Nidugal Cholas.
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Cat No |
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Reverse |
Provenance |
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5x Symbol
punches of Nandi (the humped bull recumbent to left, Sun and Crescent above),
2x Legend punches of "Sri" inscribed in Kannada within a beaded
border, 1x Legend punch "Lenkka" retrograde inscribed in Kannada,
1x Symbol punch of "Elephant Goad with battle axe". An additional
legend punch with "No" inscribed in Kannada, which is the initial
of word "Nolamba" |
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Classical
Numismatic Gallery, sale 40, lot 115 |
3.72g 30mm |
Nanni Nolamba (969-975 AD), gold punch-marked
gadyana, |
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ornamental
humped recumbent Bull seated facing to right, |
representation
of the seated Monkey holding spear, raised tail behind, |
Marudhar
Arts, sale 25, lot 38 |
0.39g ~5.1mm |
(10-11 Century AD), Gold Fanam, |
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