Lot 917: India, Vijayanagar Empire. Achyutaraya. 1565-1570. Æ 5 jitals.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 25 (Auction 332)

Description

Achyutaraya. 1565-1570. Æ 5 jitals (21 mm, 16.39 g). Gandabherunda (double-headed eagle) displayed, holding four elephants in its beaks and feet / Nagari legend Sri Pra/tapa Chyuta/ Raya. MSI 675-7. Rare. Earthen-green patina. Nearly very fine.

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

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 917
Listing #: 238055
Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 6:32:40 PM CT
Estimate: $200

Sold Winning Bid: $155
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Description

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

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 917
Listing #: 238055
Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 6:32:40 PM CT
Estimate: $200