ICG India Vijayanagara Bele Coin $130

ICG India Vijayanagara Bele Coin $130 This authentic Vijayanagara Bele gold coin, issued during the height of the Vijayanagara Empire (circa 1336-1646 AD), represents a remarkable piece of numismatic history from Southern India. Certified by ICG as "Genuine," this tiny specimen is famously recognized as the "World's Smallest Gold Coin," often weighing a mere fraction of a gram and measuring only a few millimeters in diameter. Despite its diminutive size, the Bele was a functional denomination in a sophisticated monetary system that utilized high-purity gold for trade. This specific coin comes preserved in a protective ICG slab, ensuring its physical integrity and verifying its provenance as a legitimate artifact of the Sangama, Saluva, Tuluva, or Aravidu dynasties. Such coins typically fe...