Maratha Confederacy – Tanjore Gold Fanam | Venkaji | 0.38 g | K. Ganesh 10.2 / M&W TI | Uncirculated | Scarce

An attractive and historically significant Tanjore Maratha Gold Fanam issued under Venkaji (Ekoji I), founder of the Maratha dynasty of Tanjore. Weighing approximately 0.38 g, this small gold coin represents the distinctive monetary tradition of the Maratha rulers of the Thanjavur region in South India.

The obverse features a beautifully stylised lion, accompanied by the Nagari letter 'Ve' prominently placed within a large crescent. The reverse depicts a distinctive stylised boar, making this an interesting and identifiable type in the gold coinage of the Tanjore Maratha rulers.

Catalogued as K. Ganesh 10.2 / M&W TI, this example is graded Uncirculated (UNC), making it particularly desirable for collectors of South Indian numismatics, Maratha Confederacy coinage, Tanjore history and early Indian gold coins.

With its characteristic animal motifs, Nagari inscription and historical association with Venkaji, this scarce gold Fanam is an excellent addition to a specialised collection of Indian Princely State and medieval South Indian coins.

Coin Specifications

• Region: Tanjore (Thanjavur), Maratha Confederacy
• Ruler: Venkaji (Ekoji I)
• Denomination: Gold Fanam
• Metal: Gold
• Weight: 0.38 g
• Obverse: Stylised lion with Nagari letter 'Ve' in a large crescent
• Reverse: Stylised boar
• Catalogue: K. Ganesh 10.2 / M&W TI
• Grade: Uncirculated (UNC)
• Rarity: Scarce