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Gold coin of the Rajput Chauhan Empire, issued during Vigraharaja IV’s reign (r. 1150–1164 CE), [1280×626]

September 19, 2025

Obverse: Lord Rama standing left, holding bow; legend “śrī rā ma” in Devanagari.
Reverse: “śrīmad vigra/ha rāja de/va” in Devanagari; star and moon symbols below.

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