Dutch India ½ Rasi, 1663 – 1724
Cochin
Information
Country
Dutch India
Dutch India
Currency
Rupee
(1615 – 1785)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Rasi
Year
1663 – 1724
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
5.6
Diameter (mm)
15
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Rasi from Dutch India. Issued from 1663 to 1724. Struck in Copper. Measures 15 mm and weighs 5.6 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 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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