© VJ
© VJ
1 Kasu - Sri Vira Madurai Nayakas ND
| Copper | 1.62 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Madurai (Indian Hindu Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1601-1736 |
| Value | 1 Kasu |
| Currency | Kasu |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.62 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#353186 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Sri / Vi / Ra in Kannada language
Comment
Nayakas of Madurai ruled Madurai and the surrounding regions as autonomous rulers from 1565 till 1736. This coin belong to the period 1600-1736 and it's part of "Sri Vi Ra" coins.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Kasu - Sri Vira (Madurai Nayakas) ND (1601-1736) coin from the Kingdom of Madurai (Indian Hindu Dynasties) is that it features a unique blend of Hindu and Islamic influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, while the reverse side features a stylized Islamic inscription in the Tamil language. This blending of religious and cultural influences reflects the diverse and syncretic nature of the Madurai Nayakas dynasty, which ruled over a region in southern India that was home to both Hindu and Muslim communities.
