INDIA, Medieval. Kalachuris of Tripuri. Gangeya Deva, circa 1015-1041. 1/4 Stater (Gold, 11 mm, 1.00 g, 6 h). Goddess Lakshmi seated facing. Rev. SRIMAD GANGEYADEVAH ('The fortunate Gangeyadevah' in Devanagari). Deyell, Living Without Silver, 121. Very rare. A lovely example. About extremely fine.
From a German collection of Indian coins, ex Leu Web Auction 14, 12-13 December 2020, 2270.
The image of a seated Lakshmi on the gold coins of Gangeya Deva was copied from the earlier Gupta coinage.