Lot No.887
AUC37
Independent Kingdoms
Silver
Tripura, Silver Tanka, 10.84g, Dharma Manikya-II (SE 1636-1661 / 1714-1739 AD), Obv: Lion facing left with trident above, dated below, Saka 1636, within circle with outer border of beaded annulets. Rev: Siva Durga Pa/dabja Madhup/Sri Sri Dharma/ Manikya Devah, in square with ornamented border, Shiva Ling above. R&B (235) unlisted type. Broad Flan, Very Fine+, Extremely Rare.
Dharma Manikya was the successor of Mahendra Manikya. He issued numerous coins in his reign. Here it’s his earlier issue of those coins. AS Queen name is not mentioned here, so it’s thought to be his debut coin. Here it is mentioned “Siva-Durga Madhup” which indicates “Offering honey at the feet of Lord Shiva and Durga”. It clearly indicates Dharma Manikya was a worshiper of Bhagaban Shiva and Durga.
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Our Estimated Price :
Rs. 1,25,000-1,50,000
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