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
🪙 Almost UNC condition gold issue
🐘 Rare Lord Ganesh motif design
⚖️ Weighs approximately 400mg gold
⭐ Highly Collectible
📜 Rich South Indian 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 exceptionally rare Viraraya Fanam gold issue. Featuring the revered Lord Ganesh motif, this fascinating 1 Rupee denomination coin spans the rich histories of India and Sri Lanka. Minted across mixed regional mints, it weighs approximately 400 milligrams of fine gold and boasts an impressive Almost UNC condition, preserving its intricate historical details remarkably well.
While the "Viraraya" moniker traces its origins back to the Hoysala and Vijayanagara empires, this unique design was subsequently adopted by local Nayakas and the Wodeyar dynasty of Mysore. The inclusion of the Ganesh motif symbolizes an era of religious legitimacy and regional administrative milestones across the borders of Tamil Nadu and southern Karnataka. Advanced collectors and historians will prize this elusive gold issue for its scarce availability, tangible link to medieval dynastic rule, and exquisite craftsmanship. Secure this unique artifact today to elevate your cabinet with a tangible slice of ancient South Asian sovereignty.
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