INDIA, GAHADAVALAS (RATHORS) OF KANAUJ, Govindachandra (1114-1154), base AV 4 1/2 masha, Droit : Lakshmi seated facing. Revers : Three lines Brahmi legend. Ref.: Mitch., NSW, 490-496; Skanda coll. 181-185; Deyell, 145. 3,95g.
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.