India, Vello Fanam 1860-61 Tranancore. Sold
$63
NZNDA member
Obverse: 'Chuckram' within a large crescent above vishnupadam (feet of Lord Vishnu) that is represented by two curved lines and 10 pellets,for the toes, all within a wreath and a circle of beads.
Reverse: Crescent below twelve pellets considered as representing the 12 'Rasi' or the signs of the zodiac. Below that flower stalks with a dot in the middle Legend in Tamil: Date and 'pa ka' (for panam one) surrounds.
Silver, 1.43g, 11mm.
Catalogue: # KM# 22.
Grade: aEF.
SOLD.