Rare Gold 4 ½ Masha Govindachandra Deva (c. CE 1114–1154) 4.13 Grams Gold Coin, Gahadavala Dynasty, Extremely Fine+.

Rare Gold 4 ½ Masha Govindachandra Deva (c. CE 1114–1154) 4.13 Grams Gold Coin, Gahadavala Dynasty, Extremely Fine+.
Approx Weight – 4.13 grams,
Approx Diameter – 19 mm

This coin was struck under Govindachandra Deva (c. AD 1114-1154) of the Gahadavalas of Kanauj and Kashi.
The obverse shows the seated Goddess Lakshmi. The reverse carries a three-line Nagari legend, “Srimad Govindachandra Deva,” with a lotus below to the right.
Weighing 4.28g and catalogued as Deyell Type 145, this Extra Fine+ example is a rare piece of Hindu medieval gold coinage.