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1 Cache Karikal ND
1740 year| Copper | 1.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Karaikal (French India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1740 |
| Value | 1 Cache (1⁄512) |
| Currency | Rupee |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#58417 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Lettering: Puducheri in Tamil script
Edge
Plain
Comment
Previous C#47Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Cache (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's design and inscriptions reflect the French influence, with the obverse featuring the effigy of King Louis XV of France and the reverse bearing the inscription "L'Empereur" (The Emperor) and the date "1740." This coin is a rare and valuable piece of numismatic history, offering a glimpse into the economic and political ties between France and India during the 18th century.