NumisBids
  
VAuctions
Triskeles Sale 30  6 Dec 2019
View prices realized

Lot 540

Estimate: 200 USD
Price realized: 120 USD
Find similar lots
Share this lot: Share by Email
India, Vijayanagar empire. Achyutaraya. ruled 1565-70. Æ 5 jitals (20.5 mm, 16.73 g). Gandabherunda (double-headed eagle) displayed, holding four elephants in its beaks and feet / Nagari legend Sri Pra/tapa Chyuta/ Raya. Mitchiner, The Coinage and History of Southern India, Part I, 675-677. Rare and choice.

Heavy copper coins of Achyutaraya are hard to find. The double-headed eagle was his personal symbol.

Question about this auction? Contact VAuctions