Hindu Medieval of India
Vijayanagara Empire
Harihara Raya I
Gold 1/2 Varaha
Vijayanagara Empire, Sangama Dynasty, Harihara II (13-14 Century CE), Gold 1/2 Varaha, Obv: the god Shiva seated in the padmasana posture with his consort Parvati resting on his left thigh, one his left hands holds a trident and the other is around his consort's waist, one right-hand holds a battle axe while the other is in the abhayamudra gesture, the goddess has joined her hands in the anjalimudra gesture, the sun and moon near Shiva's head and all within Prabhavali decoration, Rev: Nagari legend "Shri Pra/tapa Hari/Hara" in three lines with two interlinear rules, 1.69g, 9.56mm, (Mitch. K&A # 412), the complete legend with sharp strikes, almost extremely fine, Rare in this condition.
Estimate: INR 9000 - 12000