© VJ
© VJ
1 Kasu - Jatavarman Sundarapandyan II Ceylon type
| Copper | 2.57 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Pandya dynasty (Southern India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1276-1301 |
| Value | 1 Kasu (1⁄800) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.57 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#388264 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
"Kachi Valangum Perumal" in Tamil meaning "The king who gave back Kanchi"
Lettering: கச்சி வழங்கும் பெருமாள்
Comment
Jatavaraman Sundara Pandyan II ruled over the Arcot district and surrounding areas from 1276 till 1301. His conquest of Kanchi which once had been the Pallava capital was his achievement and the coin mentions the same.
Ceylon type obverse: Two crossed fishes.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a seated lion on one side, which was a symbol of the Pandya dynasty.
