Vijayanagara Empire Gold Bele (1336-1646 CE) — World's Smallest Gold Coin
NGC certified tiny gold bele from Vijayanagara Empire — last great Hindu kingdom minted finest micro-gold against Islamic expansion.
Hindu Kingdom Design
• Obverse: Temple/deity symbols — dynastic emblems (Sangama/Tuluva)
• Reverse: Kannada/Telugu script — geometric patterns + religious motifs
Technical Specifications
• Material: Gold (AV)
• Denomination: Bele (world's smallest gold coin)
• Certification: NGC slabbed
• Period: 1336-1646 CE (Hampi capital era)
• Region: S. India (Karnataka trade empire)
Hindu Resistance Essential
• Bulwark vs Deccan Sultanates + Mughals
• Hampi = richest medieval Indian city
• International trade gold fractional precision
• Advanced minting defies minuscule size
Collector Masterpiece
Microscopic Hindu gold perfection. Vijayanagara's wealth fits on pinhead.
Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens.
Vijayanagara Empire Gold Bele (1336-1646 CE) — World's Smallest Gold Coin
NGC certified tiny gold bele from Vijayanagara Empire — last great Hindu kingdom minted finest micro-gold against Islamic expansion.
Hindu Kingdom Design
• Obverse: Temple/deity symbols — dynastic emblems (Sangama/Tuluva)
• Reverse: Kannada/Telugu script — geometric patterns + religious motifs
Technical Specifications
• Material: Gold (AV)
• Denomination: Bele (world's smallest gold coin)
• Certification: NGC slabbed
• Period: 1336-1646 CE (Hampi capital era)
• Region: S. India (Karnataka trade empire)
Hindu Resistance Essential
• Bulwark vs Deccan Sultanates + Mughals
• Hampi = richest medieval Indian city
• International trade gold fractional precision
• Advanced minting defies minuscule size
Collector Masterpiece
Microscopic Hindu gold perfection. Vijayanagara's wealth fits on pinhead.
Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens.
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