Name: Nayak's Of Shivaganga Copper Unit
SKU: 12991
Price: 399.00 INR
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Nayak’s Of Shivaganga Copper Unit

Original price was: ₹450.00.Current price is: ₹399.00.

A historic copper issue of the Nayaks of Shivaganga, featuring Lord Rama and Lakshmana on the obverse and a Shivalinga on the reverse.
This attractive South Indian type reflects the religious symbolism and artistic traditions of the Nayak period.
An appealing collectible for enthusiasts of Vijayanagara successor states and South Indian temple coinage.

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Issued by the Nayaks of Shivaganga during the 16th–17th century, this copper unit belongs to the coinage of the Nayak rulers who governed parts of South India following the decline of the Vijayanagara Empire. Struck in hammered copper, these coins are well known for their devotional motifs and regional iconography.

The obverse depicts Lord Rama and Lakshmana standing side by side, enclosed within a beaded border, representing the strong Vaishnavite influence prevalent during the Nayak period.

The reverse features a Shivalinga within a dotted border, symbolizing Shaivite worship and illustrating the harmonious representation of multiple Hindu traditions in South Indian coinage.

This type is highly sought after by collectors of South Indian and Vijayanagara successor coinage for its religious significance, distinctive iconography, and historical connection to the Nayak rulers of Shivaganga.