Obverse |
Lion standing right |
Reverse |
Two-line Nagari legend: Sri Sa / ra ja |
Date |
c. 1621-1638 |
Weight |
0.37 gm. |
Diameter |
6 mm. |
Die axis |
9 o'clock |
Reference |
Ganesh and Girijapathy: Studies in South Indiain coins, Vol XII, pp.83-85 |
Comments |
The Harathi chiefs were feudatories of Vijayanagar, who received a grant from King Venkatapatiraya. They assumed the title "Saraja" which is reflected on this coin, a CHOICE specimen of a VERY RARE type! |