Fanam - Bhanudeva III ND (1352-1378) front Fanam - Bhanudeva III ND (1352-1378) back
Fanam - Bhanudeva III ND (1352-1378) photo
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Fanam - Bhanudeva III ND

 
Gold 0.46 g 11 mm
Description
Issuer
Eastern Ganga Dynasty (Indian Hindu Dynasties)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1352-1378
Value
1 Fanam
Currency
Fanam
Composition
Gold
Weight
0.46 g
Diameter
11 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#63969
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Stylized letter "sa", for samvat (year), flanked by goad and battle axe, Anka date 23 below

Lettering: RY 23

Edge

Plain

Comment

Eastern Ganga was a medieval dynasty of present day Odisha region. Pankaj Tandon Assigns these type of coins to Variety 3 and Ruler name to Bhanudeva III based on in his article here, http://coinindia.com/EasternGangas-fanams.pdf

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Fanam coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the Eastern Ganga Dynasty, which was a powerful and influential empire in India during the 14th century. The coin was made of gold and weighed 0.46 grams, indicating its high value and importance in trade and commerce during that time.