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Lot No - 83 - Hindu Coins of Medieval India
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| Vijayanagara kingdom, Tirumalaraya, 1565-72 AD, Gold Pratapa (Half Varaha), 1.70g, 8.11x8.19 mm, Obv: Lord Rama and his consort Sita seated on a throne, Lakshmana standing to his right, Rev: Usually has the king’s name in Nagari but in this specimen, the reverse has three bold dots. Ref: Studies in Vijayanagar Coins K Ganesh #199 pg 90. Tirumalaraya was the younger brother of Aliya Rama Raya and son-in-law of Krishna Deva Raya. He became the first crowned king from the Aravidu dynasty. After the battle of Talikota in 1565, he moved the Vijayanagar capital from Hampi to Penukonda in Andrapradesh. About Very Fine, Scarce. |
Estimate
Rs. 12,000-15,000
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Un Sold
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