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Obverse: King standing holding lotus blossom with lamp on left
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Imperial Chola Dynasty Emperor Rajaraja I 'The Great' Solid Gold Kahavanu (c. 985–1014 CE)
SKU: MED-CHO-RR1-GLD• Ref: Mitchiner Tamil# 312, Biddulph# 24• Mint: Thanjavur Imperial Mint
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Price includes GST & insured transit insuranceHistorical Background
Rajaraja Chola's reign marked the golden epoch of Dravidian architecture, bronze sculpture, and international ocean trade across the Bay of Bengal.
Curator's Provenance Note:
“Chola gold coins circulated throughout South India, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Sumatra, and the Srivijaya Empire in Southeast Asia, confirming the extraordinary maritime reach of the Chola navy.”
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Physical & Historical Archival Data
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Museum Numismatic Specifications
Verified StandardsHistorical PeriodMedieval South India (Imperial Chola)
Dynasty / EmpireChola Dynasty
Monarch / RulerRajaraja Chola I (The Great)
Issuing Country / StateChola Empire
Region / SubahThanjavur / Tamilakam
DenominationKahavanu / Madai
Gregorian Yearc. 985–1014 CE
Mint of MintageThanjavur Imperial Mint
Composition / MetalGold
Fineness / Purity0.800 Gold
Official Weight4.35 g
Diameter19.8 mm
Thickness1.8 mm
Edge CharacteristicPlain
Catalog Reference (KM# / Pridmore)Mitchiner Tamil# 312, Biddulph# 24
Authentication AuthorityIn-House Gallery Certified
Obverse Epigraphy & Iconography
King standing holding flower before an altar, symbols in fields.
Reverse Epigraphy & Iconography
King seated facing right holding conch; legend 'Sri Raja Raja' in two lines.
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