Lot 540: India, Vijayanagar empire. Achyutaraya. ruled 1565-70. Æ 5 jitals.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 30 (Auction 343)

Description

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.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 540
Listing #: 176957
Closed: Friday, December 6, 2019 5:59:40 PM CT
Estimate: $200

Sold Winning Bid: $120
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Description

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

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 540
Listing #: 176957
Closed: Friday, December 6, 2019 5:59:40 PM CT
Estimate: $200