Vijayanagar Empire, gold varaha of Venkata Raya III (c.1630-1642 AD), Aravidu dynasty, MCS

Vijayanagar Empire, gold varaha of Venkata Raya III (c.1630-1642 AD), Aravidu dynasty, MCSI no.833, 3.36g. Obv: Venkateshwara (Balaji) standing under archway. Rev: Nagari legend Sri Venkateshwaraya Namah in three lines. Extremely fine, Very rare.

Unsold / price not disclosed

Auction: Auction 32 · Classical Numismatic Gallery · 2018-12-14 · Estimate: Rs. 60,000-70,000

Category: Hindu coins of Medieval India

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