Lot 915: India, Vijayanagar Empire. Bukka Raya I. 1344-1377. AV pagoda.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 25 (Auction 332)

Description

Bukka Raya I. 1344-1377. AV pagoda (11 mm, 3.36 g, 6 h). Warrior (King?) striding right, right arm raised in warrior pose / 3-line Kannada legend: Sri Vi / ra Buka / Raya. MNI -; MSI 392. Nice very fine.

On this coin, Bukka Raya depicts himself in a pose that was typical for the Hindu god Hanuman and his propaganda intention is therefore quite clear. In a city (Hampi, the Vijayanagar capital) which has traditionally thought itself to be the site of the birthplace of Hanuman, the ideal servant (to the Lord Rama), Bukka wants his subjects to think of him as a manifestation of Hanuman.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 915
Listing #: 176552
Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 6:32:20 PM CT
Estimate: $600

Sold Winning Bid: $370
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 915
Listing #: 176552
Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 6:32:20 PM CT
Estimate: $600