Vijaynagar Kingdom, Venkata III, c. 1631-1642, AV half pagoda, 1.71 g, (10 mm), Obverse: Venkateshwara standing under arch, chakra in center of body. Reverse: Nagari legend in three lines, Sri venka/teshvara/yanamah.
AU, extremely well struck, with very sharp details and high relief. Some light edge filing of 4 mm on reverse at 2 o'clock position.
A very rare coin in choice condition, from the Vijayanagar king during whose reign the British received the land grant for what was to become the city of Madras.
Ex Chand Collection 6.3.70
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