| Obverse |
Sardula (mythical tiger) standing left, sun, Sri and moon above, all within double ruled, dotted border |
| Reverse |
Kannada legend: Krishna (referring to Krishna Raja Wodeyar), Persian legend below, naming mint Mysore. |
| Date |
c. 1799-1810 |
| Weight |
2.68 gm. |
| Diameter |
13-14 mm. |
| Die axis |
1 o'clock |
| Reference |
MNI 1043, KM C185 |
| Comments |
Dewan Purniya was a powerful courtier who served as regent during Krishna Raja's minority. All coins issued during his regency featured the sardula , the mythical tiger of Mysore. |