1 Kasu - Chalama Raya Garuda/dagger
Features
| Issuer |
Gingee Nayak kingdom
(Indian Hindu Dynasties)  |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Composition | Miedź |
| Shape | Okrągły (nieregularny) |
| Technique | Młotkowana |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 161601 |
| References | Zeno cat# 254708 Zeno category (https://zeno.ru/) , MSI# 701Michael Mitchiner; 1998. The Coinage and History of Southern India. Hawkins Publications, London, United Kingdom (2 volumes). |
Obverse
(en) Dagger upright with kneeling Garuda on either side
Reverse
(en) Nagari legends in retro “Cha/La/Ma
Discus + Vishnu Emblem + Conch
Comments
(en)
Nayakas of Gingee, AE kasu with title Chalama Raya
Obverse: Dagger, faced by kneeling Garuda on each side.
Reverse: Devanagari legend: chalama / raya
Reference: Mitchiner South India, part I - 864; Ganesh (2007) #9.130
"Chalama" was a royal title used by several Vijayanagara kings of the Aravidu dynasty. The chalama coins of the Gingee series appear to have been issued during the reigns of Tirumala's Aravidu's successors - Sriranga I (1572-85) and Venkata II (1586-1614).
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