Early historic Indian coinage
Punch-marked silver circulated among expanding states, cities, and trade routes.
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Tirumalaraya Half Pagoda And Chalama Ae Jital - Copper, Copper Coin
Ancient India Coins1565-1578
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Collector data sheet
Physical specifications
CI-DYN-B74-004- Metal
- Copper
- Weight
- 1.69 g
- Diameter
- Unspecified
- Shape
- Circular
- Edge Type
- Plain / unlisted
- Reference Catalog No.
- MSI 805-806 / 863. Rama/Sita/Lakshmana half pagoda; bull-left Chalama jital with cha la ma/ra ya legend
| Denomination | 1/2 Pagoda |
|---|---|
| Ruler / Issuer | Tirumalaraya half |
| Mint | Unattributed ancient mint/region |
| Rarity | Scarce |
| Estimated Price Range | ₹1,500 – ₹4,000 |
| Era | Ancient India Coins |
Historical orientation
This coin in its time
Dates are contextual and approximate; the highlighted entry is the catalogue issue period.
Hellenistic Asia
New kingdoms and trade links shaped monetary traditions across the north-west.
Indian Ocean exchange
Overland and maritime commerce linked South Asia with neighbouring regions.
This coin’s issue period
Tirumalaraya half is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.