Dhanya Manikya with Queen Kamala (1490-1526), Silver Tanka, 10.59g, Smaller thick flan, SE

Dhanya Manikya with Queen Kamala (1490-1526), Silver Tanka, 10.59g, Smaller thick flan, SE 1435, Obv: Lion to right, two Pellets by Lions mouth, date below, Rev: Bengali Legend ''Sri Sri/ Dhanya Mani/kya Kama/la devyau'' in four lines with no outer border visible (Not listed in KM, R&B# 75). Very fine+, exceedingly rare. Probably struck from 1/2 Rupee die with smaller letter, to arrive at full Rupee weight coin was made thick probably due to this to adjust weight outer border were clipped. Rhodes & Bose mentioned this coin as ''One coin dated 1435S, struck from the same obverse die as a Tanka

Sold for ₹1,50,000

Auction: Auction #64 · Oswal Antiques · 2016-11-20 · Estimate: ₹ 40000 - ₹ 50000

Category: Independent Kingdoms : Tripura

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