Vijayanagara Gold Bele

Year: 1500 Condition: Very Fine Mintage: Ancient

Tiny gold bele (1/10 fanam) from the Vijayanagara Empire (ca. 1336-1646). Known as one of the world's smallest gold coins. Certified by ICG.

Gallery

Vijayanagara bele actual size

Actual Size

Tiny gold coin at actual size

Vijayanagara bele magnified

Magnified View

High magnification showing details

Vijayanagara bele ICG slab

ICG Holder

ICG certification holder

Vijayanagara bele size comparison

Size Comparison

Compared to US dime for scale

Vijayanagara empire map

Historical Context

Map showing Vijayanagara Empire territory

Coin Details

Year
1500
Condition
Very Fine
Mintage
Ancient
Collection
Ancient Indian Gold