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½ Fanon Pondichery ND
1723 year| Bronze | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Puducherry (French India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1723 |
| Value | ½ Fanon (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Rupee |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#113454 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
10 small Fleur de lis.
Comment
Previous KM#1.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Fanon coin from Puducherry (French India) is that it was minted during the reign of King Louis XV of France, who ruled from 1715 to 1774. This coin was part of a series of coins minted by the French East India Company in the 18th century for use in their colonies in India, specifically in Puducherry, which was a French colony at the time. The coin's design features the French royal crest on one side and the denomination and year of minting on the other. It was made of bronze, which was a common material used for coins in those days. Despite its age, some of these coins are still in circulation among collectors today, making them a valuable piece of history.
