The 'Hindu' Gold Dubloon

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Not quite a traditional European gold dubloon, but one featuring Rama and Laxman, from the Hindu Tradition on sale at the Gold City in Manama, Bahrain.

Rama and Laxman are brothers in the Hindu tadition. Both warriors Laxman is said to have slayed thousands of demons and Rama one of the most popular dieties in Hinduism, was a famous ancient king depiste the name Rama meaning dark, back, or darkness. That said, according to their tradition Rama never attacked anyone unless he was provoked and did so in defense, something he did throughout his life.

With a 1 inch diameter this 24 carat soid gold coin has a current market value of USD$8,000

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margaridaperola says:

beautifulllllll
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Wow!...Absolutely beautiful macro!!
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Another amazing image, very well done indeed, a fave for sure, keep up the awesome work..:O))
I hope you are having a wonderful weekend my friend..:O))))

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It's very beautiful and is a gorgeous photo! That script arounf the outside doesn't look familiar!

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kevindooley says:

marvelous... have a great weekend
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Great
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Austie1 says:

Laxman is my new favorite. Slayer of Demons.
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marthinotf says:

Bonita pieza de oro y muy bella foto ...
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lokenrc says:

Astounding & rare find.

However, behind this shining piece of gold lies the story of sweat & blood of bonded labourers, indentured by colonial powers and sent almost as slaves to distant lands. This is not the glorious culture that permeated to eastern countries, as one sees in Thailand, Cambodia etc. How did I know this? The words on the coin says Lachhman, as spoken by poor uneducated labourers and not Laxman, as spoken in Sanskrit.

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insashi says:

awesome shot
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happy sunday
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RETRO STU says:

Wow! I’ve never seen a gold ramatanka before, although I am aware they exist. I collect similar coins but they are in silver. Do you have a picture of the other side of this coin?

Thanks for sharing.

Stuart.
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Swamibu says:

Just this side.
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yogadharma says:

Jaya Shri Rama
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