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India Vijayanagara Bele World Smallest Gold Coin
India Vijayanagara Empire (1336-1646) Bele Gold Coin ICG Genuine
This rare numismatic specimen is a Bele from the Vijayanagara Empire of Southern India, dating between 1336 and 1646. Noted on the holder as the Worlds Smallest Gold Coin, this diminutive piece represents a fascinating era of Indian history and currency. The coin has been certified and encapsulated by ICG as Genuine, ensuring its historical origin and material composition. These tiny gold coins were used in daily commerce during the height of the Vijayanagara Empire and are highly sought after by collectors of ancient and world coinage due to their unique size and the precision required to mint such small precious metal denominations.
India Vijayanagara Bele World's Smallest Gold Coin ICG Genuine
Condition: The item is professionally encapsulated and graded by ICG as Genuine. Due to the extremely minute size of the specimen, specific surface wear details are difficult to discern, but the holder ensures the preservation of its current state. The strike type is a traditional hammered mintage typical of the 14th to 17th centuries. The metal content is gold, as identified by the grading service label. This coin originates from the Vijayanagara Empire (1336-1646) in Southern India and is historically recognized as the Bele denomination, often cited as one of the smallest gold coins ever minted for circulation. The mint is attributed to the various regional workshops of the Vijayanagara Empire. No specific numerical grade is assigned; it is certified as ICG Genuine.
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