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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
½ Doudou Karikal ND
1740 year| Copper | 2 g | - |
| Issuer | Karaikal (French India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1740 |
| Value | ½ Doudou (1⁄156) |
| Currency | Rupee |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#58418 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Tamil script
Lettering: Tamil - Puda/Tche/ri
Edge
Plain
Comment
Previous C#48. Size varies.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Doudou (Karikal) ND (1740) coin from Karaikal (French India) is that it was minted during the French colonial period in India, specifically in the region of Karaikal, which was a French colony from 1735 to 1794. The coin was made of copper and weighed 2 grams, which was a relatively small weight for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the coin was widely used in the region for everyday transactions and is now considered a valuable collector's item among numismatists.
