† Coins of India. Princely States. Tripura, Yaso Manikya (second reign, 1600-1618 AD), Silver Tanka, SE1522, citing Queen Lakshmi Deva, obv Krishna standing on lion facing left and playing flute, one gopi on the right, legend Sri Sri Yuta Ya/so Manikya/ Deva Sri La/kshmi Maha Devyau (RB 192; KM 108). About extremely fine with some toning, very rare. The Tankas of this ruler with a single gopi are much rarer than the type with two gopis. Part of the David Fore Collection of British Indian Coins. £250-300
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