Details
The Context
Details
Title: Coin
Period/Date: 16th Cen. CE
Dynasty/Style: Sangama dynasty
Provenance: Andhra Pradesh
Medium: Gold coin
Dimensions: Di. 11 (mm)
Weight: 4 gm
Condition: Intact
Credit Line: Dr. Bhadragirish
Accession Number: PIF000CN14
The Context
The Vijayanagara Empire was ruled by the Sangama Dynasty. King Achyutaraya (younger brother of Krishnadevaraya), issued a Gold coin depicting Gandabherunda. Obverse of massive two headed bird is soaring and carrying four elephants, two in its beaks and two in its two claws. It is called a Gandaberunda, or double-headed eagle, and it is adorned with jewelry. Reverse is a very finely inscribed three-line devanagari legend with interlinear rules, featuring Sri Pratap Achyutaraya.
