1/2 Rasi Cochin

Issuer Dutch India
Year 1663-1724
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Rasi (1⁄60)
Currency Rupee (1615-1785)
Composition Copper
Weight 5.6 g
Diameter 15 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#4
Obverse description Stylized lion Rasi was so named because of it`s similarity in design to the gold rasi issued by the Dutch in Cochin. Was equal to a stiver in value Some of these coins were found in Muscat and was mistakenly thought to be struck for trade with Muscat.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description `Lazy J` over dots
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge Plain
Mint
Mintage ND (1663-1724) - -
Numisquare ID 5202361640
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