½ Pagoda - Krishnadeva Raya ND (1509-1529) front ½ Pagoda - Krishnadeva Raya ND (1509-1529) back
½ Pagoda - Krishnadeva Raya ND (1509-1529) photo
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½ Pagoda - Krishnadeva Raya ND

 
Gold 1.73 g 10 mm
Description
Issuer
Empire of Vijayanagara (Indian Hindu Dynasties)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1509-1529
Value
½ Pagoda
Currency
Rupee (1336-1565)
Composition
Gold
Weight
1.73 g
Diameter
10 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#74725
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Nagari legend in 3-lines

Lettering: Sri Pra / tap Krishna / Raya

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Pagoda coin from the Empire of Vijayanagara is that it features an image of Lord Krishna, which signifies the importance of Hinduism during the reign of Krishnadeva Raya.