© VJ
© VJ
1 Kasu - Konerirayan Vijayanagara Feudatory Chief - 1471-96 AD ND
| Copper | - | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of Vijayanagara (Indian Hindu Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1471-1496 |
| Value | 1 Kasu (1⁄800) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284988 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Lettering: கொ - னெரி - ராயன in 3 lines
Translation: Konerirayan (the king's name)
Comment
Konerirayan ruled the present day northern and central Tamilnadu. Though he is a feudatory chief of VIjayanagara empire, after the riles of Saluva dynasty, he formed an independent kingdom and ruled till 1496 AD.Multiple variations of the coin exist.
1. On the obverse, a crescent on top of the bull.
2. The sword appears on the reverse in between the letters.
Weight varies between 1.4 to 3.2 gms.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Kasu - Konerirayan coin is that it features a unique blend of Hindu and Islamic influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, while the reverse side features a Islamic-style inscription in Persian, highlighting the cultural exchange and syncretism that characterized the Vijayanagara Empire.
