India 1795-1850 Gold Fanam

India 1795-1850 Gold FanamThe gold Indian fanam is a small, ancient coin, typically weighing less than a gram. Minted in Southern India, it features intricate designs, often with religious or royal motifs. Fanams were widely used in regional trade, showcasing the rich cultural and economic history of the Indian subcontinent. In Southern India during the medieval period, one gold pagoda was typically equivalent to 42 fanams. This conversion rate varied regionally and over time,

The birth years for this sign include 1923

691 - upset (medal alignment which means the axis of the coin is vertical as opposed to horizontal)

This coloured $2 coin is a stirring tribute to those who fought and those who were lost  during times of conflict

The obverse features the Jody Clark effigy of His Majesty King Charles III

The pristine

Isaac Nichols became the first postmaster of New South Wales in 1809

it includes a ‘moon bridge’ – its high arch and reflection on the water creating the shape of the lunar body often associated with purity or perfection

making it the ultimate acquisition for arachnophiles and coin collectors alike

Size 50 x 50mm

Founded in 1817

marking the conclusion of a tumultuous and controversial chapter in Roman history

with original archival images and includes a special postage paid printed label