Viraraya Fanam Tamil Nadu Ganesh Motif Mysore Gold Fanam Issue Very Unique and Rare Gold 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
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 culturally rich borders of Tamil Nadu and southern Karnataka, this miniature marvel weighs approximately 400 milligrams of refined gold. While the "Viraraya" designation draws deep ancestral roots from the Hoysala and Vijayanagara empires, this particular specimen showcases the intricate adaptations minted by regional Nayakas and the early Wodeyars of Mysore. The prominent inclusion of the Ganesh motif highlights its spiritual significance, likely struck to invoke divine protection or mark a vital administrative milestone during a fascinating dynastic era. Advanced collectors covet this specific variety for its scarcity, historical ambiguity, and profound cultural iconography. It represents a tangible link to medieval South India’s vibrant trade and religious syncretism, making it an irreplaceable crown jewel for any serious museum-grade collection of ancient and medieval South Asian coinage.
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