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