Previous Lot Next Lot

Auction: 16041 - The Nicholas Rhodes Collection: Coins of North East India (Part 2)
Lot: 92

Tripura, Amara Manikya (1577-86), Tanka, 10.71g, Sk.1502, with title 'Conquerer of the World,' citing Queen Amaravati, lion facing left, plain standard above, date below, with śake between lion’s two front legs, within a circle with outer border of double arches, rev. Digbijayi Śrī Śrī/ Yutāmara Māni/kya Deva Śrī Ama/rāvatī Devyau within square with ornamented borders (RB. 162; KM. 91), good very fine

This type issued in Sk 1502 (AD 1580) in includes the epithet 'digvijayi' - 'conqueror of the world.' This probably refers to a successful military campaign.

Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Sold for
£170