1 Pagoda - Achyutaraya ND (1530-1542) front 1 Pagoda - Achyutaraya ND (1530-1542) back
1 Pagoda - Achyutaraya ND (1530-1542) photo
© Todywalla Auctions

1 Pagoda - Achyutaraya ND

 
Gold 3.40 g -
Description
Issuer
Empire of Vijayanagara (Indian Hindu Dynasties)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1530-1542
Value
1 Pagoda
Currency
Rupee (1336-1565)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.40 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#190171
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Devanagari legend - Sri Pratapachuta Raya

Comment

Reference - K. Ganesh 9.96

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pagoda coin from the Empire of Vijayanagara is that it features an image of Lord Shiva, who was considered the supreme deity of the empire, on one side, and an inscription in the Vijayanagara style of writing on the other. This coin was used as a medium of exchange and was also considered a symbol of wealth and power during the reign of King Achyutaraya.