This pendant features a genuine half gold pagoda of the Vijayanagara Empire, struck under King Deva Raya I (1406–1422 AD). The obverse shows Śiva and Pārvatī seated together in harmony, while the reverse bears the king’s name in Devanagari script. Hand-set in a custom 18k gold bezel and paired with a 14k gold chain, this piece transforms a rare artifact of South India’s imperial past into a wearable jewel of divine and royal symbolism.
The History
The Vijayanagara Empire flourished in southern India from the 14th to 17th centuries, becoming a powerful center of trade, art, and religion. Under Deva Raya I, the empire strengthened its military presence and expanded its territory while producing coinage that reflected both devotion and authority.
Gold pagodas—struck in full and half denominations—were among the most distinctive issues of the period, admired for their purity and imagery. The divine couple Śiva and Pārvatī symbolized cosmic balance and auspiciousness, while the inscription of the king’s name asserted temporal authority. Together, these designs embodied the empire’s spiritual and political identity at the height of its power.
Coin Details
Empire: Vijayanagara Empire
Ruler: Deva Raya I (1406–1422 AD)
Denomination: Half Gold Pagoda
Obverse: Śiva and Pārvatī seated side by side
Reverse: King’s name in Devanagari script (śri pra / tapa deva / raya)
Material: Ancient gold
Diameter: ~11–12 mm
What’s Included
Authentic half gold pagoda set in solid 18k gold bezel
Matching 14k gold chain (18, 20, or 24 inches)
Certificate of authenticity with coin history
Red velvet presentation box
Polishing cloth and care instructions
Free insured U.S. shipping, worldwide shipping available
The Peregrine Collection
The Peregrine Collection represents the finest of our offerings—rare or historically significant coins, each set in a fully hand-forged 18k gold bezel and paired with a dainty 14k gold chain. Every bezel is shaped, hammered, and polished entirely by hand to follow the natural contours of the ancient coin, ensuring both secure preservation and refined presentation. No two settings are ever alike, making each pendant a singular work of wearable history.
Vijayanagara Empire
14k Gold
$2,575.00
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