Krishnadevaraya Coin
16th century CE
Details
Context
Description
Details
Title: Coin
Period/Date: 16th century CE
Dynasty/Style: Tuluva dynasty
Provenance: Andhra Pradesh
Medium: Copper coin
Dimensions (mm): Di. 12
Weight: 2.16 gm
Credit Line: Sri JVSV Prasad, Guntur
Accession Number: PIF00CN48
Context
During the reign of the Tuluva Dynasty in the Vijayanagar Empire, Krishnadevaraya (1509-1520 CE) issued Copper Jital and Half Jital coins.
Description
The obverse of this coin features the Garuda in human form, depicted with hands joined in a gesture of devotion, kneeling in the heroic virasana posture, with small wings spread out behind his arms. A conch and discus appear near his head. The reverse side of the coin features a three-line Nagari legend reading ‘Sri Pratapa Krishnaraya’. The coin is in very fine condition.
