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1 Duit Negapatnam ND

1695 year
Copper 3.65 g 13 mm
Description
Issuer
Dutch India
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1695
Value
1 Duit (1⁄80)
Currency
Rupee (1615-1785)
Composition
Copper
Weight
3.65 g
Diameter
13 mm
Thickness
2.6 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#52443
Rarity index
61%

Reverse

Inscription in Tamil

Lettering: Nakapattanam

Comment

Although the coin was struck in Negapatnam, the capital of the colony of Dutch Coromandel, it was intended to circulate in Ceylon, a separate Dutch colony.

Interesting fact

The 1 Duit (Negapatnam) ND (1695) coin from Dutch India was used as a form of currency during the Dutch colonial period in India, specifically in the city of Negapatam, which is now known as Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1695)  - - - - - -

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