The Nicholas Rhodes Collection: Coins of North East India (Part 2)。Tripura, Rajadhara Manikya (1586-99), Tankas (2), 10.44, 10.58g, Sk.1508, citing Queen Satyavati, lion facing left, the first with standard type o above, bead to left, the second with standard type r, bead below lions tail, date below, within circle with outer border of beaded annulets, rev. Śrī Śrī Yuta Rāja/dhara Mānikya De/va Śrī Satyāva/tī Mahā Devyau within square with ornamented borders (RB. 177, 180; KM. 97), both very fine, the first with reverse showing some die movement, the second toned (2). Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer?s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.。It is said that Rajadhara Manikya devoted himself to religious ceremonies rather than the affairs of state. His end came when he fell into the river Gumti and was drowned while drinking water in which an image of Vishnu had been washed. All his coins are dated Sk 1508 but there are several variations in the form of the standard above the lion.
