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Madras Mint – Early Coinages – Gold, Fanam c1643 to 1693

 

FanamGoldObv

FanamGoldRev

A single standing deity (Vishnu) within a beaded border

Not deciphered.

 

Official Weight (g)

?

 

Actual Weight (g)

0.27

 

Actual Diameter (mm)

7

 

Composition

Gold

 

Catalogue

Cat No.

Photo Link

Pr. No.

Provenance

√ Comments

Rarity

1.14

√ 16.

11

Ste

None traced. Many South Indian gold fanams that resemble this design exist. See Photo for example.

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