1 Cash Nawabs of Arcot
| Issuer | Carnatic, Nawabdom of the |
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| Year | 1690-1801 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Cash (1⁄448) |
| Currency | Rupee (1690-1801) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Floral Design |
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| Reverse description | Interlocked triangles (Like Star of David) |
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| Edge | Plain |
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| Mintage |
ND (1690-1801) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 2379531920 |
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Historical Context: This 1 Cash copper coin originates from the Nawabs of Arcot, rulers of the Carnatic region in South India from 1690 to 1801. This era saw their power rise and subsequently decline amidst Anglo-French rivalry and the expanding British East India Company. As a low-denomination issue, it was crucial for local commerce