1 Ara Kani - Vijayanagâra Devarâya I ND (1406-1422) front 1 Ara Kani - Vijayanagâra Devarâya I ND (1406-1422) back
1 Ara Kani - Vijayanagâra Devarâya I ND (1406-1422) photo
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1 Ara Kani - Vijayanagâra Devarâya I ND

 
Copper 3.20 g 14.7 mm
Description
Issuer
Empire of Vijayanagara (Indian Hindu Dynasties)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1406-1422
Value
1 Ara Kani (1⁄800)
Currency
Rupee (1336-1565)
Composition
Copper
Weight
3.20 g
Diameter
14.7 mm
Thickness
2.61 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#64016
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Nagari legends in three lines Sri/Neelakan/tha.

Edge

Plain

Comment

One gold Varaha = 800 Ara Kani = 1800 kasu

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Lord Shiva, which suggests that the Vijayanagara Empire was influenced by Hinduism, and that the coin was likely used for religious purposes.