Dutch India 1 Rasi, 1663 – 1724
Cochin
Information
Country
Dutch India
Dutch India
Currency
Rupee
(1615 – 1785)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Rasi
Year
1663 – 1724
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
10.29
Diameter (mm)
19.7
Thickness (mm)
4.1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Rasi from Dutch India. Issued from 1663 to 1724. Struck in Copper. Measures 19.7 mm and weighs 10.29 g.
- Obverse
- Stylized lion Rasi was so named because of it's similarity in design to the gold rasi issued by the Dutch in Cochin. Was equal to a stiver in value Weight varies, 10.29 - 11.79 grams Some of these coins were found in Muscat and was mistakenly thought to be struck for trade with Muscat.
- Reverse
- "Lazy J" over dots
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1663-1724) | — |
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