Æ Dokdo-Tamachiji-AD1655-1666 ND (1655-1666) front Æ Dokdo-Tamachiji-AD1655-1666 ND (1655-1666) back
Æ Dokdo-Tamachiji-AD1655-1666 ND (1655-1666) photo
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Æ Dokdo-Tamachiji-AD1655-1666 ND

 
Copper 7.78 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Kutch (Indian princely states)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1655-1666
Value
1 Dokdo (1⁄24)
Composition
Copper
Weight
7.78 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#339807
Rarity index
94%

Comment

ND, Minted AD1655-1666 (KM). Another source quoted date range as AD1654-1662. I dokdo = 1/24 kori

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Indian and Japanese influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of a tamachiji, a traditional Japanese symbol of good luck, while the reverse side features the image of a dokdo, a mythical creature from Indian mythology. This blending of cultural motifs reflects the rich cultural exchange that took place between India and Japan during the 17th century, and makes this coin a truly distinctive piece of numismatic history.