Debased Gold Dinar of Gangeyadeva
We have a small group of these interesting debased gold dinars of Gangeyadeva who was a ruler of the Kalachuri dynasty of Tripuri in central India from 1015-1040 AD. The obverse depicts Lakshmi (Shri), seated cross-legged with four arms, holding lotus flowers in her upper arms. She is one of the principal goddesses in Hinduism being the goddess of wealth, fortune, power, beauty, fertility and prosperity. The reverse legend in three lines reads “srimad gangeya devah’ in Nagari. The coins weigh around 3.8g and are in wonderful condition considering their age. A very affordable ancient gold coin which would also make great gifts.