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Medieval India: Perumal kings of Venad/Kerala - silver achu of Udaya Marthanda, 2.25g.

Currency:INR Category:Coins & Paper Money / Indian Coins - Medieval Start Price:NA Estimated At:350,000.00 - 400,000.00 INR
Medieval India: Perumal kings of Venad/Kerala - silver achu of Udaya Marthanda, 2.25g.
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Perumal kings of Venad/Kerala - silver achu of Udaya Marthanda (1175-1195 AD), Sarasan B. 12-14, 2.25g. Obv: Crocodile in centre, Nagari legend Shri Udaya/Marthandasya above and below. Rev: Spider in centre, Nagari legend Shri Udaya/Marthandasya above and below.

Extremely fine, Extremely rare.

Udaya Marthanda varman was a successor of Veera Kerala varman and struck coins in the same type. He was a subordinate ally of the imperial Cholas. Only very few coins of Udayamarthanda are known and this is the first one offered in any auction. His issues are extremely rare.