1 Kasu - Raghunatha Nayak (Nayakas of Thanjavur) ND (1600-1634) front 1 Kasu - Raghunatha Nayak (Nayakas of Thanjavur) ND (1600-1634) back
1 Kasu - Raghunatha Nayak (Nayakas of Thanjavur) ND (1600-1634) photo
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1 Kasu - Raghunatha Nayak Nayakas of Thanjavur ND

 
Copper 1.6 g 10 mm
Description
Issuer
Empire of Vijayanagara (Indian Hindu Dynasties)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1600-1634
Value
1 Kasu
Currency
Rupee
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.6 g
Diameter
10 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#139777
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Nagari Legend

Translation: Sri ra ghu na dha

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Raghunatha Nayak, who was a powerful ruler of the Nayaka dynasty that ruled Thanjavur in the 16th and 17th centuries. He was known for his military campaigns and his patronage of the arts, and this coin may have been issued to commemorate one of his military victories or to promote trade and commerce in the region.