Chhindaka Nagas of Chakrakota, Rajabhushana Maharaja Someshvaradeva (10-11 Century AD), Gold Scyphate (Cup shaped) Repousse Pagoda, Obv: a central punch-depicting Tiger and Calf facing left, sun and moon above, Telugu/Kannada legend around in seven individual punches ‘Sri Sri’ 'A' 'Na’ ‘Na’ ‘Si’ ‘Ga’ ‘Ma’, Rev: traces of punch-marks from the obverse, 3.79g, 35.59mm, (JONS No. 206 by Govindraya P S), centrally well struck, choice extremely fine, Extremely Rare.

Note: The Chhindaka Nagas established their domain in the region along the Godavari-Indravathi river basins for more than 500 years from the 8th and 14th centuries AD in what was known as the kingdom of Chakrakota. Their dynasty is linked to the Nagavamsha lineage and literature on their rulers suggests them to be devout Saivites belonging to the Kasyapa Gotra. "The Lord of Bhogavati" is one of their rulers' more significant titles. The dynasty faced decline and became feudatories to the Kalyani Chalukyas after being defeated by Kakatiya Prola in the 11th century.

The "Sri Rajabhushana" type coinage of the Chhindaka Nagas is attributed to the reign of Someshvara-I of the Kalyani Chalukyas, or Someshvaradeva, as the type's eponymous title, which translates to "Precious among the Kings", was used by this ruler. Someshvaradeva is known to have defeated the Cholas in a series of successive wars in which he was assisted by the Eastern Gangas and the Chhindaka Nagas. The "Anana Singma" type is also attributed to him and the legend on these coins translates to "as fierce as a lion", yet another testament to Someshvaradeva's martial prowess.

The coinage of the Chhindaka Nagas is interesting as it uses both the Kannada and Telugu scripts, and can be identified by a central crest consisting of a "tiger and calf" motif, which was their royal emblem.

This type has never been offered by us in such an exceptional quality. Their coins are thin and approx. 40mm broad. Their design is very unique and pleasing to the eye.

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