© Sujit
© Sujit
Fanam - Bhanudeva IV ND
| Gold | 0.45 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Eastern Ganga Dynasty (Indian Hindu Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1424-1434 |
| Value | 1 Fanam |
| Currency | Fanam |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 0.45 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#101481 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Stylized letter "sa", for samvat (year), flanked by goad and battle axe, Anka date 17 below
Lettering: RY 17
Edge
Plain
Comment
Eastern Ganga was a medieval dynasty of present day Odisha region. Pankaj Tandon Assigns these type of coins to Variety 5 and Ruler name to Bhanudeva IV based on in his article here, http://coinindia.com/EasternGangas-fanams.pdfInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Fanam coin is that it was used as a medium of exchange in the Eastern Ganga Dynasty, which was a powerful and influential kingdom in the Indian subcontinent during the 15th century. The coin was made of gold and weighed 0.45 grams, indicating its high value and importance in the economy of the time.