Dutch India 1 Puttun, 1663 – 1795
Information
Country
Dutch India
Dutch India
Currency
Rupee
(1615 – 1785)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Puttun
Year
1663 – 1795
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
0.37
Diameter (mm)
7.2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Puttun from Dutch India. Issued from 1663 to 1795. Struck in Silver. Measures 7.2 mm and weighs 0.37 g.
- Obverse
- Stylized Goddess Kali This type of puttun is also known as the Shankillata Puttun (puttun without conch shell), attributed to Cochin mint
- Reverse
- Lazy J (stylized boar?) below O C (Oostindische Compagnie - East India Company) above three rows of four dots
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1663-1795) | — | € 18,00 |
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