1 Fanam - District of Malabar, Zamorind of Calicut ND (1750-1783) front 1 Fanam - District of Malabar, Zamorind of Calicut ND (1750-1783) back
1 Fanam - District of Malabar, Zamorind of Calicut ND (1750-1783) photo
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1 Fanam - District of Malabar, Zamorind of Calicut ND

 
Gold 0.4 g 8 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Mysore (Indian states)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1750-1783
Value
1 Fanam
Currency
Rupee (1565-1799)
Composition
Gold
Weight
0.4 g
Diameter
8 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#60360
Rarity index
80%

Edge

Plain

Comment

Calicut capital of the district de Malabar, ruled by Zamorind in Mysore state.

Vira Raya ruled in 1422 as the king of the Vijayanagara Empire.

Vira Raya Design. Herrli-1.23.29

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Fanam coin from the Kingdom of Mysore is that it was made of gold and weighed only 0.4 grams, making it a very small and lightweight coin.