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1 Rasi (Cochin)

Country: India - Dutch (India)
Denomination: 1 Rasi (1/30)
Year: (1663-1724)
Material: Copper
Weight: 10.29 g
Shape: Round
Diameter: 19.7 mm
Type: Common coin
Catalog list: india dutchindia

Description:

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

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