1 Kasu - Sri Vira (Madurai Nayakas) ND (1601-1736) front 1 Kasu - Sri Vira (Madurai Nayakas) ND (1601-1736) back
1 Kasu - Sri Vira (Madurai Nayakas) ND (1601-1736) photo
© VJ

1 Kasu - Sri Vira Madurai Nayakas ND

 
Copper - -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Madurai (Indian Hindu Dynasties)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1601-1736
Value
1 Kasu
Currency
Kasu
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#388892
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) made of Copper is that it features a unique blend of Hindu and Islamic influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of a Hindu deity, while the reverse side features Islamic calligraphy and motifs, reflecting the cultural exchange and syncretism that characterized the Madurai Nayakas dynasty. This coin is a rare and valuable example of the artistic and cultural achievements of this period in Indian history.