Harihara I (1336–1356 CE), also called Hakka ಹಕ್ಕ and
Vira Harihara I, was the founder of the Vijayanagara empire. He was Bhavana
Sangama’s eldest son and was founder of the Sangama dynasty, the first among
the four dynasties that ruled Vijayanagara.
The early life of Hakka and his brother Bukka is relatively
unknown and most accounts are based on various theories.
Following are some of the coin of Harihara I, check the
below table for Obverse & Reverse details:
Sno
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Obverse
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Reverse
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1
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Mythical Lion (Shardula) moving to left with uplifted and curly
tail surrounded by two circular lines. Outer being a dotted line
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Two lines Kannada legend, inside two circular lines (one is
dotted line). The legend separated by an interlinear rule; Hari / hara. - "
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2
|
Hanuman moving to right with uplifted tail surrounded by
circular dotted line.
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(doubtful attribution)
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3
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Garuda Moving to right two hands are folded at the chest, in an
attitude of devotion
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In two circular lines, a dotted line in the center discus to the
left and conch to the right field of the coin. A Nagari letter "Ha"
in the lower portion. "
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4
|
Hanuman moving to right with knees bent right hand raised and
tail is up lifted.
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A single Kannada letter "Ha" is inscribed - "
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