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Rare Kali gold fanam, stylized Ranga Rau issue, later 17th century AD, Southern

Rare Kali gold fanam, stylized Ranga Rau issue, later 17th century AD, Southern

$ 30.06

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    Description

    The common Kali stylized motiff / Very stylized inscription "Ranga Rau". 8mm, 0.34 grams. Scarce. Herrli 3.01.01
    The gold on these coins is fairly debased, around 14-16 karats. This type was minted by the uncertain Soutehrn Indian rulers, possibly in the name of Rangaraya III of Vijayanagar (1642-1672). The English and the Dutch struck the imitations of these coins slightly later.
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