Another ‘exceedingly rare’ 4.32 gm gold Kahavanu coin (a medieval currency from Sri Lanka) of Rajendra Chola I of Chola Empire with Nagari legend ‘Sri Rajendra’ is part of the auction.

In its treasuries, several tonnes of gold and silver coins, as well as ... of the medieval world, Chola queens were also remarkably prominent, serving as the dynasty's public face.

The coins released by them had a bow device engraved ... After him Chera Dynasty ended. The Chola Dynasty ruled from 300 BC until late 13th century AD, although their territories kept changing.