Kalachuris of Tripuri, Gangeya Deva, Gold 4-1/2 Masha

Ruler : Gangeya Deva
Era :  (1015-1040 AD)
Denomination : 4-1/2 Masha
Dynasty : Kalachuris of Tripuri
Weight :  4.08 grams
Diameter : 18.04  mm 
Reference : Deyell # 119

Obverse :
Goddess Lakshmi seated in padmasana wearing a head gear and necklace.

Reverse :
Legend in Nagari script in three lines within dotted border reading ‘Srimadga/ngeyade/vah.

Comment : 
Gangeyadeva Kalachuri was a prominent ruler of the Kalachuri dynasty of Tripuri, which flourished in central India during the 11th and 12th centuries CE. The Kalachuris of Tripuri, also known as the Chedi or Haihaya Kalachuris, established their kingdom with Tripuri (modern-day Tewar, near Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh) as their capital. He led campaigns into regions like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Orissa, aiming to assert dominance over key territories. His conflicts with neighboring kingdoms, such as the Chandelas of Bundelkhand and the Palas of Bengal, underline his ambitious expansionist policies.
Gangeyadeva allied with the Chalukyas of Kalyani in certain campaigns but also faced opposition from neighboring powers like the Paramaras of Malwa.