Coins of MarathaKing Shivaji

Coins of MarathaKing Shivaji (1627-1680 C.E.)

• Shivaji rising from a soldier in the servie of Golkonda managed to establish a kingdom in Konkan region. At the same time, his brother Ekaji established his rule in the South Thanjavur.
• Coins of Shivaji bear legend in Nagari “Chhatrapati” on the obverse and ‘Sri Raja Siva’ on the reverse, displayed hyere. (Weight 3.35 grams, DiaL1,4 Cms, Metal:Silver).
• Marathas also issued coins in copper and Gold.
• These Coins were unearthed from Melnariyappanur, Kallakurichi Taluk, Villupuram Dist.

Silver Coins Of Maratha King Shivaji (1627-1680 Ce)

Observe	Nagari legend ‘Chhatrapati’
Reverse	Nagari legend ‘Sri Raja Siva’
Metal	Silver
Period	1627-1680 C.E.
Location	Villupuram District.