TANJORE MARATHAS - DAGGER FANAM

Tanjore Marathas Gold Dagger Fanam. This coin was issued by the Marathas between 1674 - 1855 AD

The Obverse has a Maratha Dagger. The reverse shows what looks to be like a stylized lion. The coin is 7 mm in diameter and weighs approx 0.35 gms.

COIN OF RAMANAN - 1511 AD - SEATED NARASIMHA

OBVERSE: SEATED NARASIMHA



REVERSE : TAMIL LEGEND IN TWO LINES - RA MA / NA (N)

COPPER COIN, 2.3 Gms, 13 MM Diameter.


RAMANAN ruled in Dharmapuri in 1511 AD. These type coins have been first attributed to Ramanan by Natana Kasinathan

Madras Presidency - 2 Pies - 1825

Madurai Nayaks - Sri Vee Ra Type #2 - Seated Bull

OBVERSE: BULL SEATED
REVERSE: "SRI VEE RA"

THIS IS WRITTEN IN SCRIPT TYPE #1

THIS COIN IS APPROXIMATELY 10 MM DIA

Coins have been found throughout Madurai with "Sri Vee Ra" written on the Reverse with a variety of different images on the Obverse. These coins are all mostly copper with some found in brass. Over 100 varieties are known with some being very common and some being extremely rare. The coins date between 1529 - 1732 ADbelonging to the Madurai Nayaks.

Madurai Nayaks - Sri Vee Ra Type #1 - Siva & Parvati Seated

OBVERSE: SIVA & PARVATI SEATED

REVERSE: "Sri Vee Ra"

This script is Type#1.
There are other known variants in the script.

Coins have been found throughout Madurai with "Sri Vee Ra" written on the Reverse with a variety of different images on the Obverse. These coins are all mostly copper with some found in brass. Over 100 varieties are known with some being very common and some being extremely rare. The coins date between 1529 - 1732 AD

Unreported Tanjore Nayaks Coin (1532 - 1673 AD)

This is a yet to be published coin. This is attributed to the Tanjore Nayaks because of the image on the Reverse of a standing king that is similar to other coins of the Tanjore Nayaks.

The Obverse depicts a horse rider carrying a sword/ dagger/

The coin is about 9 mm in diameter and is of copper metal

This coin is extremely rare.

Tanjore Nayaks (1532 - 1673 AD)

This coin is a so far unreported variety. This is the first time it is being published. This coin shows Obverse: Hanuman facing left with raised hand which is typical to other Tanjore Nayaks coin.

Reverse: Elephant facing Right with uplifted tail.

The coin is 6 MM in diameter and is a very small and unusual size. This coin was found in Tanjore.

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