½ Doudou (Pondichery) ND (1715-1774) front ½ Doudou (Pondichery) ND (1715-1774) back
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½ Doudou Pondichery ND

 
Bronze 2.5 g 14 mm
Description
Issuer
Puducherry (French India)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1715-1774
Value
½ Doudou (1⁄156)
Currency
Rupee
Composition
Bronze
Weight
2.5 g
Diameter
14 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#45722
Rarity index
60%

Reverse

Lettering: புதுசசெரி

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Doudou (Pondichery) ND (1715-1774) coin from Puducherry (French India) is that it was used as a form of currency in the French colonies in India during the 18th century. Despite being made of bronze and weighing only 2.5 grams, it was still considered a valuable form of currency at the time. This highlights the importance of currency and trade in the history of India and its colonies.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1715-1774)  - - - - - -

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