1/2 Rasi Cochin

€73,099.00
IssuerDutch India
Year1663-1724
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Rasi (1⁄60)
CurrencyRupee (1615-1785)
CompositionCopper
Weight5.6 g
Dimensions15 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#4
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 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 ID5202361640
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