INDIA, GAHADAVALAS (RATHORS) OF KANAUJ, Govindachandra (1114-1154), base AV 4 1/2 masha. Obv./ Lakshmi seated facing. Rev./ Three lines Brahmi legend. Mitch., NSW, 490-496; Skanda coll. 181-185; Deyell 145. 4,17g Sold with Palas of Bengal, Mahipala and successors, stater (4,14 g).
Very Fine
Very Fine
This coinage was continued by Govindachandra's successors Vijayachandra and Jayachandra until 1193 when the realm was conquered by Muhammad bin Sam. There is a number of consecutive sub-classes and debasements of the gold content.