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Koneri Rayan Copper Jital, Copper Coin

Ancient India Coins1487-1512

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Collector data sheet

Physical specifications

CI-DYN-B74-006
Metal
Copper
Weight
3.29 g
Diameter
14-16 mm
Shape
Circular
Edge Type
Plain / unlisted
Reference Catalog No.
MNI 1158. Humped bull standing left; reverse three-line Tamil legend ko/ne ri/ra yan
DenominationKoneri Rayan Jital
Ruler / IssuerKoneri Rayan
MintUnattributed ancient mint/region
RarityScarce
Estimated Price Range₹1,500 – ₹4,000
EraAncient India Coins
Historical orientation

This coin in its time

Dates are contextual and approximate; the highlighted entry is the catalogue issue period.

India context

Early historic Indian coinage

Punch-marked silver circulated among expanding states, cities, and trade routes.

India context

Hellenistic Asia

New kingdoms and trade links shaped monetary traditions across the north-west.

World context

Indian Ocean exchange

Overland and maritime commerce linked South Asia with neighbouring regions.

This specimen

This coin’s issue period

Koneri Rayan is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.

Overview & History

Period: Koneri Rayan copper jital. Reference: MNI 1158. Humped bull standing left; reverse three-line Tamil legend ko/ne ri/ra yan.