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Lot # 68 - Rare Gold Half Varaha Coin of Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagara Empire.
Rare Gold Half Varaha Coin of Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagara Empire.
Rare Gold Half Varaha Coin of Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagara Empire. Rare Gold Half Varaha Coin of Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagara Empire.
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Start Price 15000 Estimated Price 15000-20000
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DenominationGold 1/2 Varaha MetalGold
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Vijayanagar Empire, Tuluva Dynasty, Krishnadevaraya (1509-1529 CE), Gold ½ Varaha, Large flan, Obv: Balakrishna seated cross-legged, accosted by a conch-shell (right) and a discus (left), with his left hand resting on his left knee and his right hand holding a lump of butter, Rev: Nagari legend “Shri pra/tapa Krishna/raya” in three lines with two interlinear rules, 1.68g, 10.23mm, (Mitch. K&A # 642), centrally struck, full details visible, superb quality, UNC, Rare in this condition.