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1 Fanam
| Issuer | Kingdom of Mysore |
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| Year | 1600-1700 |
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| Composition | Gold (.532) |
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| Reverse script | Devanagari |
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| Mintage | ND (1600-1700) |
| Additional information |
The Mysore fanam circulated across a region where multiple competing gold denominations — issued by Vijayanagara successor states, the Nayakas, and various local rulers — made currency identification a daily practical skill for merchants. Mysore's fanams were specifically noted by European traders for their consistent fineness relative to neighboring issues, which made them acceptable tender well beyond the kingdom's political boundaries.