© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Fanam Cochin ND
| Silver | 0.55 g | 7.00 mm |
| Issuer | Dutch India |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1663-1795 |
| Value | 1 Fanam (1⁄42) |
| Currency | Rupee (1615-1785) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.55 g |
| Diameter | 7.00 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#49017 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Stylized figure of Goddess Kali, Conch shell within
Edge
Plain
Comment
- weight of 1 fanam varies from 0.33 to 0.55 grams (weight of 2 fanams - 1 gram)- This type of fanam was minted by the Dutch in Cochin but continued to be minted after the Dutch left and Cochin became a British protectorate. There is no good way to tell the difference between the Indo Dutch and the Princely state of Cochin's 'puthen panam' (new fanam) issues.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Fanam (Cochin) ND (1663-1795) coin from Dutch India is that it was used as a form of currency in the Indian Ocean trade, particularly in the Malabar region. Its small size and portability made it an ideal currency for local transactions, and it was widely accepted by merchants and traders in the region. Despite its small denomination, the coin played a significant role in facilitating trade and commerce in the region during the 17th and 18th centuries.
