© VJ
© VJ
1 Kasu - Sethupati ND
| Copper | 2.2 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Madurai (Indian Hindu Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1635-1646 |
| Value | 1 Kasu (1⁄2790) |
| Currency | Rupee (1336-1565) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#410332 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Tamil inscription "Ra/Dha La Wai
Script: Tamil
Lettering: ரர த ள வா ய்
Translation: "Dhalawai" refers to Cheftian Dhalawai Sethupathi who ruled Ramanathapuram between 1635-1646 AD
Comment
Sethupathis of Ramnad ruled the present day Ramanathapuram and adjoining areas under Madurai Nayaks from 1635 AD till 1795 where they ceded to British rule.
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 features a depiction of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, while the reverse side bears a inscription in Tamil language and a stylized representation of a mosque, reflecting the Islamic influence on the kingdom during that period. This blending of religious motifs reflects the cultural diversity and syncretism that characterized the Indian subcontinent during that time.
