Feudatories of Chalukyas of Kalyani in Northern Karnataka, Gold Gadyana bearing the legend 'Malagala Kesari' (11th -12th Century AD), 3.91 gm. Obv: Lion standing facing right with a front leg raised; Conch shell, Lotus, Floral scroll, Sun and Moon symbols surrounding it. Rev: Hale-Kannada legend in three lines Shri ma/la ga la ke/sari followed by a triangular dagger
Feudatories of the Chalukyas of Kalyana (9th-10th Century AD), Gold 'Boar' type Gadyana, 4.30g. Obv: Boar standing in profile to right on a pedestal, sun and crescent moon above and floral motives around. Rev: Three-line legend in old Kannada Shri Nanniya Gokajaga
Chalukyas of Kalyani or Feudatories, Uninscribed Gold Gadyana from Central Karnataka, 3.95g. Obv: A stylised representation of temple chariot or 'Ratha'. Rev: Floral scroll engulfing a stylised trident (Vajra-danda) and a four-spoke wheel
Feudatories of Chalukyas of Kalyani (probably Nolambas), Gold Punch-marked Gadyana with legend Bujaba, early series (11th century AD), 3.47g. Nine punches: 5x stylised seated bull (Nandi), 2x Kannada Sri, 1x Kannada legend Bujaba and 1x elephant god (Ankusha)
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