INDIA, Medieval. Kalachuris of Tripuri. Gangeya Deva, circa 1015-1041. Stater (Gold, 18 mm, 3.85 g). Goddess Lakshmi seated facing. Rev. SRIMAD GANGEYADEVAH ('The fortunate Gangeyadevah' in Devanagari). Deyell, Living Without Silver, 120. Very fine.


From a collection of coins from Central Asia.

The image of a seated Lakshmi on the gold coins of Gangeya Deva was copied from the earlier Gupta coinage.