*11 PC* Certified World’s Smallest Gold Coins: Bele of Vijayanagara. Story Card

Description

Hold A Piece Of History In Your Hands - Certified Authentic Ancient Gold Collectors Coins!
Each coin set comes with one certificate of Authenticity with story card/information. This card is included in the boxed coin.
✓ (1) Professional display box containing a cleaned gold coin in clear protector. Excellent for gifting or display.
✓ (10) loose gold coins. These will come either affixes to small card or tucked in a thick plastic coin protector pocket.
*For the loose coins, a small vial or coin holder is a great option. Using a magnifying glass is also helpful in examining and enjoying the wonder of these mini pieces of history. Vial and glass is not included in listing.
History
The southern Indian city of Vijayanagar was the capital of an extensive empire that encompassed much of Southern India. It was the last great Hindu kingdom in India, acting as a bulwark against the expanding tide of Islamic and late Mughal power in the north. Noted for its opulent temples, its coinage reflected its great wealth. The bele is notable for being worlds the smallest gold coin denomination.
These tiny coins come from the Vijayanagara Empire of India, and measure a mere 2 to 3 millimeters across.
For context, that's smaller than a grain of rice.
It's incredible enough that medieval Indians were able to create these coins, but they went so far as to put a design on them too.
The coins are valuable despite their size, being stuck from one of history's most prized metals—gold. How they could have been spent efficiently is a different story.
Coin Details
Weight/Dimensions: 0.1 g
Metal: Gold
Obverse: Sacred image
Reverse: Royal legend