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Santaras of Malenadu/Central Karnataka - uninscribed gold fanam, unpublished in major sources, 0.41g

Currency:INR Category:Coins & Paper Money / Indian Coins - Medieval Start Price:NA Estimated At:25,000.00 - 30,000.00 INR
Santaras of Malenadu/Central Karnataka - uninscribed gold fanam, unpublished in major sources, 0.41g
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Santaras of Malenadu/Central Karnataka - uninscribed gold fanam, (c.1100-1200 AD), unpublished in major sources, 0.41g. Obv: jewelled lion facing right. Rev: Kalasha (vase of plenty) between an Ankusha on left and a lampstand on the right.

Extremely fine, Very rare.

The Santaras were a prominent Jaina dynasty of medieval Karnataka. Their rule extended over the Tulu-speaking regions of Karnataka coast and hills.