1 Rasi Cochin

€55,687.00
IssuerDutch India
Year1663-1724
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Rasi (1⁄30)
CurrencyRupee (1615-1785)
CompositionCopper
Weight10.29 g
Dimensions19.7 mm
Thickness4.1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#5
Obverse descriptionStylized 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 Weight varies, 10.29 - 11.79 grams 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
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (1663-1724)  - -
Catalog ID5884997430
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