© VJ
© VJ
1 Kasu - Madurai Nayaks Govinda Type ND
| Copper | 3.12 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Madurai (Indian Hindu Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1600-1736 |
| Value | 1 Kasu |
| Currency | Kasu |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.12 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#362271 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Letter "Go" in Tamil language - Short form for Govinda - Another name for Lord Vishnu
Lettering: கோ
Comment
This coin is part of series of coins with religious inscriptions by Madurai Nayakas and it belong to the period 1600-1736.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Kasu coin from the Kingdom of Madurai is that it features a unique blend of Hindu and Islamic influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears a depiction of Lord Ganesha, a popular Hindu deity, while the reverse side features a Islamic inscription in Persian, indicating the coin's mintage during the reign of Sultan Govinda Nayak (1623-1645 CE). This blending of religious motifs reflects the cultural diversity and syncretism that characterized the Indian subcontinent during the medieval period.
