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Venkata Raya III Gold Pagoda And Half Pagoda, Gold Coin

Ancient India Coins1632-1642

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Physical specifications

CI-DYN-B74-005
Metal
Gold
Weight
1.71 g
Diameter
Unspecified
Shape
Circular
Edge Type
Plain / unlisted
Reference Catalog No.
MSI 834-835. Venkateswar standing with chakra/conch; reverse Devanagari or degenerate legend
Denomination1/2 Pagoda
Ruler / IssuerVenkata Raya III
MintUnattributed ancient mint/region
RarityRare
Estimated Price Range₹1,00,000 – ₹1,65,000
EraAncient India Coins
Historical orientation

This coin in its time

Dates are contextual and approximate; the highlighted entry is the catalogue issue period.

India context

Early historic Indian coinage

Punch-marked silver circulated among expanding states, cities, and trade routes.

India context

Hellenistic Asia

New kingdoms and trade links shaped monetary traditions across the north-west.

World context

Indian Ocean exchange

Overland and maritime commerce linked South Asia with neighbouring regions.

This specimen

This coin’s issue period

Venkata Raya III is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.

Overview & History

Period: Venkata Raya III gold pagoda and half pagoda. Reference: MSI 834-835. Venkateswar standing with chakra/conch; reverse Devanagari or degenerate legend.