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Lot No.184
AUC30
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 19-05-2018
Copper
Vijayanagar Empire / Nayakas of Madurai - copper coin of Vishwanatha Nayaka (1529-1563 AD) as viceroy of Madurai, ruling on behalf of the titular Pandya king Chandrasekhara Parantaka, 3.94g. Obv: Chola-style 'Standing man' design. Rev: Pandya dynastic emblem of two fish with crozier in centre; Tamil-Grantha legend Visawanathan in two lines.
Very fine, Rare.
Vishwanatha Nayaka was sent by Achyuta Deva Raya, emperor of Vijayanagar to Madurai to repel the invasion of Veerasekhara Chola on the kingdom of the weak Pandya king. After defeating the Chola king, Vishwanatha Nayaka installed the Pandya king on the throne and began his own rule as a viceroy. TAfter the fall of Vijayanagar Empire, Vishwanatha Nayaka became independent and initiated the house of the Madurai Nayakas.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 3,000-4,000
Sold For :
Rs. 3,300
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