Durgi Gold Pagoda - Nayakas of Chitradurga 1588-1779

Weight

3.3 g

Diameter

14 mm

Thickness

NA

Material

Gold

Shape

Round

Edge Type

Plain

Technique

Hammered

Front design

Balakrishna (baby Krishna) seated (Krishna as Bal Gopala)

Back design

A devnagari writing entry containing the inscription "sri pra tapa krishna raya" (on behalf of Krishnadev Raya).

Year of Minting

1588-1779

Ruler

NA

Mint location

NA

Mint mark

NA

Orientation

Medal alignment ↑↑

Inscriptions

NA

Context

The Nayak Pagodas of Chitradurga are gold coins issued by the rulers of the Nayak dynasty ruling southern Karnataka (1588-1779) after the fall of the Vijayanagar Empire, imitating earlier Vidjayanagar coins; they are characterized by an obverse with Krishna (Bal Gopala) and a reverse with a dew-nagari inscription in honor of Krishnadevaraja , often referred to as "Durgi Pagoda". Key information about coins: Rulers: The emissions are attributed to various Nayaks from Chitradurga, including Madakeri Nayaka V (1758-1779). Material and Weight: Gold, weight varies around 3.3 grams. Name: Often called "Durgi Pagoda", because of the reference to the goddess Durgi (in other variants). Background: These were coins imitating the style and patterns (especially Balakrishny) of the great king of Vijayanagar, Krishnadevarayi, after the fall of his empire, from which the Nayaks originated as feudals. These golden pagodas are an important element of southern Indian numismatics and reflect cultural and monetary continuity in the Karnataka region. The Kingdom of Nayakas was defeated by Haider Ali's forces (The Kingdom of Mysore) in late 1700s. Madakeri Nayaka I 1588-1602 Madakeri Nayaka V 1758-1779

Rarity

Ultra rare

Coin type

Standard circulation

In circulation

No

Demonetized

Yes

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