Kingdom of Cochin 2 Puttuns - Ravi Varma IV, 1856 – 1858

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Kingdom of Cochin Kingdom of Cochin
Currency Pagoda
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Puttuns
Year 1856 – 1858
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Weight (g) 1
Diameter (mm) 10
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Puttuns from Kingdom of Cochin. Issued from 1856 to 1858. Struck in Silver. Measures 10 mm and weighs 1 g.

Obverse
Lord Vishnu (one of the many deities of the Cochin royal family) facing, holding Gada (Mace), Padma (Lotus), Sankha (conch), Chakra (wheel) in his 4 arms Puthen means 'New' in Malayalam. Puthen Panam (new money)
Reverse
Stylized figure of Goddess Kali, Conch shell within
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1856-1858) 

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