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1 Pagoda Yanaon ND
| Gold | 3.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Yanam (French India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1715-1774 |
| Value | 1 Pagoda (3.5) |
| Currency | Rupee |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#24419 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crescent in granular field
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pagoda (Yanaon) ND (1715-1774) coin from Yanam (French India) is that it was minted during a time when the region was under French colonial rule, and it features a unique blend of French and Indian design elements. The coin's obverse side bears the image of a French fleur-de-lis, while the reverse side features a traditional Indian symbol, the "Pagoda" (a stylized representation of a Hindu temple), which gives the coin its name. This blending of cultural motifs reflects the complex history and cultural exchange that occurred during the colonial period.