Full Description:
Tripura Kingdom, Amara Manikya (SE 1499-1508/1577-1586 AD), Silver Tanka/ Rupee, Saka 1502, citing Queen Amaravati, with the title 'Conquerer of the World', Obv: a lion facing left, a standard above with a circular arc at the base and something tied to the shaft, a bead on top and the date below, Sake above lion's leg, all within a circle bordered by a series of double arches, Rev: "Digbijayi Sri Sri/ Yutamara Mani/kya Deva Sri Ama/ravati Devyau" within a square and ornaments outside, 10.6g, 22.65mm, (Type KM # 91, RB #162), shroff test mark on the edge, about extremely fine details, Very Rare.
Note: The legend on this type begins with the word "Digvijayi" which translates to "Conqueror of the World" and reflects the military success of this ruler.
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