This coin’s issue period
Kanthirava Narasa is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.
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Kanthirava Narasa Gold Fanams, Gold Coin
Princely State Coins1638-62
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Collector data sheet
Physical specifications
CI-DYN-B101-001- Metal
- Gold
- Weight
- 0.37-0.38 g
- Diameter
- 5-6 mm
- Shape
- Circular
- Edge Type
- Plain / unlisted
- Reference Catalog No.
- MNI 958; MSI 910-11. Narasimha seated facing with chakras; partial Devanagari Sri / Kamthi / rava
| Denomination | Kanthirava Narasa Fanams |
|---|---|
| Ruler / Issuer | Kanthirava Narasa |
| Mint | Unattributed princely-state mint |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Estimated Price Range | ₹1,00,000 – ₹1,65,000 |
| Era | Princely State Coins |
Historical orientation
This coin in its time
Dates are contextual and approximate; the highlighted entry is the catalogue issue period.
Kanthirava Narasa
The catalogue attribution places this specimen within its regional political and monetary context.
Trade and cultural exchange
Coin designs, metals, standards, and inscriptions often reflect contact between neighbouring regions.