© Sankar Ganesh S
© Sankar Ganesh S
Fanam
1469 year| Gold (.916) | 0.397 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Madurai (Indian Hindu Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1469 |
| Value | 1 Fanam (80) |
| Currency | Kasu |
| Composition | Gold (.916) |
| Weight | 0.397 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#424990 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
The reverse shows the stylized depiction of Goddess Kali.
Comment
Banas of Madurai was an independent kingdom in South India that ruled from the 14th to the middle of the 16th century. The dynasty takes its name from Bana, the son of Mahabali. They served some major dynasties such as the Cholas and Pandyas as feudatories. The earliest mention of the Banas in authentic historical records is in the middle of the fourth century AD and as the feudatories of the Satavahana and early Pallavas.
The rare example among the coins of the Banas of Madurai is the Gold Fanam. The fanam issued during the time Samarakolakalan (c. 1469 AD)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Fanam 1469 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 the image of a Hindu deity, while the reverse side features Islamic calligraphy and motifs, reflecting the cultural exchange and syncretism that characterized the Indian Hindu dynasties of the time.
