Full Description:
Vijayanagara Empire, Tuluva Dynasty, Krishnadevaraya (1509-1529 CE), Gold Varaha, Obv: Balakrishna seated cross-legged, accosted by a conch (right) and a discus (left), with his left hand resting on his left knee and his right hand holding a lump of butter, a beaded bracelet, armlets and anklets adorning his chubby limbs, Rev: Nagari legend “Shri pra/tapa krishna/(raya)” in three lines with interlinear rules, 3.4g, 10.98mm, (Mitch. K&A # 640/Dr. M. Girijapathi # 158), choice very fine, Rare.
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