Gold Fanam South India Ganesh Motif Issue Very Unique and Rare Issue
The moniker "Viraraya" originally traces back to Hoysala or Vijayanagara roots, but the design was widely copied, adapted, and minted by local Nayakas (such as the Chitradurga or Jinji Nayakas) and the Wodeyar dynasty of Mysore. A Ganesh motif on a fanam indicates an issue meant to establish religious legitimacy or mark a special administrative milestone near regional borders like Tamil Nadu and southern Karnataka
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🪙 Extremely rare Viraraya Fanam gold issue
🐘 Features a distinct, auspicious Ganesh motif
⚖️ Weighs approximately 400 milligrams of gold
⭐ Highly Collectible
📜 Rich in South Indian dynastic history
🪙 Almost UNC condition gold issue
🐘 Rare Lord Ganesh motif design
⚖️ Weighs approximately 400mg gold
⭐ Highly Collectible
📜 Rich South Indian history
🪙 Almost UNC condition South Indian gold fanam
🐘 Features a rare and auspicious Lord Ganesh motif
⚖️ Weighs approximately 400 milligrams of fine gold
⭐ Highly Collectible
📜 Rich in medieval dynastic history
Description
Add a truly extraordinary piece of South Indian numismatic history to your cabinet with this exceptionally rare Viraraya Fanam gold issue featuring the auspicious Lord Ganesh motif. Historically associated with the turbulent and cu...
Discover a captivating piece of South Indian numismatic heritage with this extremely rare Viraraya Fanam gold issue. Featuring the revered Lord Ganesh motif, this denomination equivalent to 1 Rupee showcases the intricate artistry of the Mysore region and Tamil Nadu borders. Minted across mixed mints during an era influenced by Vijayanagara roots, local Nayakas, and the Wodeyar dynasty, this miniature gold piece weighs approximately 400 milligrams.
Graded in Almost UNC (Almost New) condition, this museum-worthy specimen displays remarkable preservation with sharp details on the revered deity motif. Such rare gold fanams were historically minted to establish religious legitimacy and mark significant administrative milestones across southern India. Advanced collectors of South Indian dynasties, regional gold coinages, and medieval iconography will find this unique artifact an indispensable centerpiece for their cabinets. It offers a tangible connection to the vibrant trade and dynastic shifts of historical India and Sri Lanka.
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