Lot 354

Hindu Medieval Vijayanagara kingdom Achyutaraya Gold Half Varaha/Pagoda

Auction # 12 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 12000 - 15000
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Catalog Reference #
Studies in Vijayanagar Coins K Ganesh # 137 pg. 79
Metal Composition
Gold
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
9.13 mm
Weight
1.66 gms
Denomination
Half Varaha/Pagoda
Calendar/Year
1529-42 AD

Hindu Medieval, Vijayanagara kingdom, Achyutaraya (1529-42 AD), Gold Half Varaha/Pagoda, 1.66 gms, 9.13 mm, Obverse: Mythical twin headed bird Gandabherunda holding four elephants, two in its beaks and two in its claws, Reverse: Plain, Achyutaraya was the younger brother of Krishnadeva Raya and succeeded him in in 1529 AD. However in 1540, Aliya Rama Raya imprisoned Achyuta Raya in a coup and became the de-facto ruler, Studies in Vijayanagar Coins K Ganesh # 137 pg. 79, very fine, rare.