ICG India Vijayanagara Gold Bele Tiny Coin

ICG India Vijayanagara Gold Bele Tiny Coin ICG India Vijayanagara Gold Bele Tiny Coin This specimen is a miniature gold Bele from the Vijayanagara Empire, dated between 1336 and 1646. Certified by ICG, this piece is famously noted on the holder as the Worlds Smallest Gold Coin, representing an incredible feat of ancient numismatic minting technology. Despite its microscopic size, the coin features intricate traditional designs characteristic of South Indian coinage from the medieval period. It is housed in a secure ICG slab that protects its delicate physical state while highlighting its status as one of the most unique and diminutive gold issues ever produced for commerce. This item is a must-have for collectors of Indian history or those seeking the extreme curiosities of the numismatic world. India Vijayanagara Empire 1336-1646 Gold Bele Tiny Coin ICG Genuine Condition: The item is housed in a protective plastic slab provided by ICG. The coin appears to have a centered strike with visible circular outlines, though its extremely small scale limits the visibility of fine interior details. The holder identifies the piece as Genuine, indicating it has been verified without a numeric grade. The metal is gold, as explicitly stated on the grading label. Historically, this Bele represents the coinage of the Vijayanagara Empire, a prominent South Indian kingdom known for its extensive gold currency. These tiny denominations were used for small-scale commerce. The strike type is a traditional hammer-struck production typical of the 14th to 17th centuries in India. ICG has officially graded this item as Genuine. India-Vijayanagara, gold coin, Bele, smallest gold coin, ICG, numismatics, graded coin, ancient coinage, coin slab, gold fanam, Indian history, collectible coin, Vijayanagara Empire, bullion, micro coin Vijayanagara Gold Coin, Worlds Smallest Gold Coin, Bele Gold Coin, Ancient Indian Coinage, ICG Certified Coins, Numismatic Gold, Rare Indian Coins, Hindu Empire Currency, Miniature Gold Coin, Vijayanagara Empire Artifacts IMPORTANT BIDDER NOTICE Bidder is solely responsible for determining value, condition, completeness, authenticity, fitment, grade, and usefulness before bidding. THIS ITEM IS SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO RETURNS. NO CANCELLATIONS. NO BID RETRACTIONS. By placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have reviewed the title, description, photographs, and any auction notices, and have had the opportunity to ask questions before bidding. Bidder agrees that: The item is being purchased strictly as shown in the photographs and described in the listing The auction house does not grade, test, appraise, or authenticate items unless specifically stated By registering and placing bids, the bidder expressly authorizes Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions to charge the payment method on file for any lots won, including buyer’s premium, applicable taxes, shipping, handling, and processing fees in accordance with the posted auction terms.“Charges may appear on your credit card statement under Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions, Iowa Surplus Auctions, ISA Auctions, ATR Auctions, or the payment processor associated with the auction.”ons, or the payment processor associated with Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions.” References to gold, silver, platinum, copper, plated, gold-gilded, gold-layered, silver-plated, or similar terminology may describe visual appearance, color, or decorative finish only Unless expressly verified in the listing, the metal content, purity, composition, or percentage is not tested, guaranteed, or represented by the auction house. Such descriptions may refer solely to aesthetic characteristics rather than actual metal composition. Third-party grading opinions are those of the third party alone Placing a bid creates a binding contract if the bidder wins the item, payment is required under the posted auction terms For coins, trading cards, and collectibles, items may be raw, graded, ungraded, authentic, reproduction, replica, reprint, or altered unless specifically stated otherwise. The bidder must rely on their own review and judgment before bidding. The bidder authorizes the Auction Company to submit all bidding records, platform activity logs, photographs, invoice history, and shipping documentation to payment processors, banks, and collection agencies to enforce these Terms. By placing any bid, the bidder acknowledges they have read the title and description in full, reviewed all photographs, and had the opportunity to ask questions prior to bidding. The bidder agrees they are purchasing the item strictly as shown in the auction images and as described, AS-IS, WHERE-IS, and that placing a bid and/or winning an item constitutes a binding contract, with no refunds, no returns, no exchanges, no credits, and no cancellations for any reason. A