India Vijayanagara Gold Smallest Coin ICG Slab

Updated August 7, 2026

Lot number	127
Category	Coins & Currency
Auction	AUG 13 26 GOLD SILVER BULLION SLABBED KNIVES CARDS
Date	August 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT
Auction house	Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions
Location	Coralville, Iowa

India Vijayanagara Gold Smallest Coin ICG Slab India Vijayanagara Bele Gold Coin ICG Genuine Worlds Smallest Gold Coin Condition: The coin is housed in an ICG slab and is designated as Genuine, though it does not carry a numerical grade. The coin appears to be a small, hand-struck specimen typical of the era, with visible surface characteristics preserved within the protective holder. The slab itself shows some minor scuffing on the label but remains intact, securing the tiny specimen in a central circular aperture. The coin was minted during the Vijayanagara Empire period (1336-1646) in India. It is identified on the holder as a Bele, which is a denomination of the period. The metal content is gold, as explicitly stated on the ICG label. This type of coinage is historically significant as part of the currency system of one of South India's most powerful empires, known for producing extremely diminutive currency. The strike type is a traditional ancient hand-hammered strike. The item is graded as ICG - Genuine. coin, gold, numismatics, slabbed, ICG, Vijayanagara, India, Bele, smallest, historical, collectible, currency, ancient, grading Vijayanagara gold coin, world's smallest gold coin, Bele coin India, ancient Indian gold, graded gold coin, ICG genuine coin, numismatic gold, rare Indian coinage, collectible gold coins, Hindu empire currency IMPORTANT BIDDER NOTICE Bidder is solely responsible for determining value, condition, completeness, authenticity, fitment, grade, and usefulness before bidding. THIS ITEM IS SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO RETURNS. NO CANCELLATIONS. NO BID RETRACTIONS. By placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have reviewed the title, description, photographs, and any auction notices, and have had the opportunity to ask questions before bidding. Bidder agrees that: The item is being purchased strictly as shown in the photographs and described in the listing The auction house does not grade, test, appraise, or authenticate items unless specifically stated By registering and placing bids, the bidder expressly authorizes Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions to charge the payment method on file for any lots won, including buyer's premium, applicable taxes, shipping, handling, and processing fees in accordance with the posted auction terms."Charges may appear on your credit card statement under Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions, Iowa Surplus Auctions, ISA Auctions, ATR Auctions, or the payment processor associated with the auction."ons, or the payment processor associated with Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions." References to gold, silver, platinum, copper, plated, gold-gilded, gold-layered, silver-plated, or similar terminology may describe visual appearance, color, or decorative finish only Unless expressly verified in the listing, the metal content, purity, composition, or percentage is not tested, guaranteed, or

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