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1 Kasu - Sethupati ND
| Copper | 3.4 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Madurai (Indian Hindu Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1711-1725 |
| Value | 1 Kasu (1⁄2790) |
| Currency | Kasu |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Thickness | 3.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#399014 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Tamil inscription “Sree Udaya (The)va”.
Script: Tamil
Comment
Sethupatis of Ramnad, Dependency of the Madurai Nayakas, circa 1605-1729 AD, Mitchiner 943-948, "The Coinage and History of Southern India Part 2." Obverse: Deity standing behind bull which is facing left. Reverse: "Se / thupati" in Tamil. Ganesh 9.12, "The Coins of Tamilnadu." Ganesh describes obverse as Siva seated on bull.
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 the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, while the reverse side features a Islamic inscription in Persian, indicating the coin's minting during the reign of Sultan Sethupati. This blending of religious motifs reflects the cultural diversity and syncretism that characterized the Indian subcontinent during the medieval period.