© Sujit
© Sujit
1 Fanam - Chickvirappa Wodeyar ND
| Gold | 0.4 g | 8 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Coorg (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1736-1766 |
| Value | 1 Fanam |
| Currency | Rupee (1565-1799) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 0.4 g |
| Diameter | 8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#66260 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Vira raya Design
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mercara mint (NWC#948-949). KM reports Silver type of these fanams in KM#2Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Fanam coin from the Kingdom of Coorg is that it was made of gold, which was a rare and valuable material at the time. The fact that a coin of such small denomination was made of gold suggests that the kingdom was prosperous and had a strong economy. Additionally, the use of gold in the coinage of the Kingdom of Coorg was a symbol of the kingdom's wealth and power.