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Name or Denominations
1 Kasu
Issuer
Kingdom of Madurai (Indian Hindu Dynasties)
Ruler
Muttu Krishnappa ( 1601-1609 )
Year of Minting
1601-1609
Currency
Kasu
Shape
Round (irregular)
Rarity
Ultra rare
Weight
3.43 g
Diameter
14 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Material
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Edge Type
Plain
Technique
Hammered
Front design
Venkateshwara standing facing, between altar and flag with a fish.
Back design
Two line inscription divided by horizontal line. Beaded border
Year of Minting
1601-1609
Ruling authority
Muttu Krishnappa ( 1601-1609 )
Mint location
NA
Mint mark
NA
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Inscriptions
Reverse: వెంక టపా
Context
The coins were issued by Mutta Krishnappa Nayaka (1601-1609) in name of his suzerain Venkata II (1586-1614). Mutta Krishnappa was the first Madurai Nayaka who took royal titles for himself, but also took care to advertise allegiance to his Vijayanagar sovereign, as is shown by this coin.
Rarity
Ultra rare
Coin type
Standard circulation
In circulation
No
Demonetized
Yes
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