Lot 2324

Sale 60 · An Important Collection of Australian Banknotes, Australian & World Coins

Description

India, Vijayanagar Empire, Achyutaraya (1529-1542), gold pagoda, (3.4 grams), obv. two headed mythical eagle facing, (cf.M.471-3 [half pagoda]). Very fine/fine, rare.

Examples of pagodas are cited by Mitchiner (South India Part I) and a half pagoda was in the Spink - Taisei Sale 9 (lot 239-240).

Estimate
$250
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$0