1 Cash - Nawabs of Arcot 1730-1744
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Features
| Issuer |
Nawabdom of the Carnatic
(Indian Hindu Dynasties)  |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1730-1744 |
| Currency | Rupee (1690-1801) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.75 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 352997 |
| References | MSI# 999 Michael Mitchiner; 1998. The Coinage and History of Southern India. Hawkins Publications, London, United Kingdom (2 volumes). |
Obverse
Fish Symbol
Reverse
Tamil Letter
Script: Tamil
Lettering: ந
Translation:
"Na" (Short form for Nawab)
Could also be Tamil Letter "Ru" - "௫" for Rupiya
Comments
Nawabs of Arcot ruled Central Tamilnadu as independent rulers from 1720s till 1801. The "fish" type large coins were probably minted between 1730 and 1744 during the reign of Dost Ali Nawab (1732-40) and his diwan Chanda Sahib.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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Country: India
Languages: EN, TA, TE
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Languages: EN, TA, TE
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