© Gopikrishna Kalyanam
© Gopikrishna Kalyanam
1 Kasu - Raghunatha Nayak Thanjavur Nayaks - 1600-1634 AD ND
| Copper | 2.62 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of Vijayanagara (Indian Hindu Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1600-1630 |
| Value | 1 Kasu (1⁄800) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.62 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#264757 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
King as devotee with folded hands
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 Thanjavur Nayaks dynasty in southern India. He was known for his military campaigns and his patronage of the arts, and this coin reflects the cultural and economic achievements of his reign.
