| Issuer |
Empire of Vijayanagara
(Indian Hindu Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1400-1500 |
| Value | 1 Kasu (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Pagoda |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.98 g |
| Diameter | 12.99 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 537021 |
| References | MSI# 127 Michael Mitchiner; 1998. The Coinage and History of Southern India. Hawkins Publications, London, United Kingdom (2 volumes). |
Double Ankush placed in the center, an ornated border around
Three Line Kannada Legend.
Script: Kannada
Lettering:
ಅಂಕುಶ
ರಾಯರ
ವಿಜಯ
Unabridged legend:
Ankusa
rayara
vijaya
References:
Mitch. K&A # 1127
https://archive.org/details/studies-in-vijayanagar-coins/page/167/mode/2up #391
Ankusaraya was the prime minister of Jagadevaraya whose coins were described above. He obtained victory over Bettada Arasu in the siege of Nagamangala. However he was defeated by Mysore Chamaraja Wodeyar.
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