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Rare type gold fanam, mint in South India or Sri Lanka, ca.1400-1500's (H#1.21.0

Rare type gold fanam, mint in South India or Sri Lanka, ca.1400-1500's (H#1.21.0

$ 33.23

Availability: 28 in stock
  • Certification: Uncertified

    Description

    Very stylized images of Lion / Boar. 8mm, 0.43 grams. Unknown mint in the extreme South India or in Sri Lanka. Hans Harrli "Gold Fanams"  #1.21.01. SKU X343-52387
    These Vira Raya type fanams are found generally in the extreme South India and in Sri Lanka. The location of the mint where these were struck is unknown, but it is likely that they were struck on the mainland and imported to Sri Lanka through trade, though the possibility that this type was minted by the Rajas of Kotte Kingdom in Sri Lanka in the 1400's cannot be discounted (the heavy weight of these pieces is probably indicative of an early date).
    On Oct 5, 2022 at 08:10:00 PDT, seller added the following information: