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1 Kasu - Ganapathi Coin

1 Kasu - Ganapathi Coin - obverse1 Kasu - Ganapathi Coin - reverse

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Features

Issuer Kingdom of Madurai (Indian Hindu Dynasties)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1601-1736
Value 1 Kasu
Currency Kasu
Composition Copper
Weight 2.56 g
Diameter 11 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
388641
References MSI# 886
Michael Mitchiner; 1998. The Coinage and History of Southern India. Hawkins Publications, London, United Kingdom (2 volumes).

Obverse

Lord Ganesha seated facing

Reverse

Tamil lettering "Ga Na Pa Thi" in 2 lines.

Script: Tamil

Lettering: கணபதி

Comments

These coins are part of coin series bearing religious inscriptions issued by Madaurai Nayakas during 1601 - 1736 AD. 

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1601-1736) 

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