Vijaya Manikya with Queen Vijaya, Silver Tanka, 10.43g, SE 1456, Obv: Lion to right date b

Vijaya Manikya with Queen Vijaya, Silver Tanka, 10.43g, SE 1456, Obv: Lion to right date below, 2 dots below Lions Mouth & Tail, Double toothed border, Rev: Bengali Legend “Kumudisha/ Darshi Sri Sri/Vijaya Ma/nikya Sri Vi/jaya Devyau” in 5 Lines within square and ornamental border (RB# 91). Very fine, extremely rare. The epithet "kumudisha darshi" means "one who looks at the moon"; this may be an astrological or astronomical reference, or may simply refer to the king gazing upon the beauty of his Queen!

Sold for ₹1,20,000

Auction: Auction #97 · Oswal Antiques · 2022-12-24 · Estimate: ₹ 25000 - ₹ 30000

Category: Independent Kingdoms : Tripura

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