Independent Kingdom: Mysore, Ruler: Krishna Raja Wodeyar, Reigned: 1799 - 1868 CE, Denomination: Kanthirava - Fanam, Weight: 0.40 grams, Diameter: 6mm, Metal: Au Gold, Condition: Extremely Fine, Attributions/Reference: MNI 1027 var; KM C212. Obverse: Lion-faced Lord Narasimha (reincarnation of Lord Vishnu) with visible & clear depiction of Lion-face (usually weakly struck or partially seen on flan on most of the occasions), seated facing, holding a chakra in each upper hand. Reverse: Kanarese legend in three line: Kanthirava/Narasa/Raja. Legends on these coins are always degenerated & illegible. P.S: Most of the Wodeyar "Kanthirava" Fanams have a stylized, unrecognizable lion's face. However this particular specimen shows a clear lion's face, in addition to a clear chakra in Lord Narasimha's right hand. A specimen struck in extremely high relief with clear & sharp strike.