1 Cash - Nawabs of Arcot 1730-1744

1 Cash - Nawabs of Arcot (1730-1744) - obverse1 Cash - Nawabs of Arcot (1730-1744) - reverse

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Features

Issuer Nawabdom of the Carnatic (Indian Hindu Dynasties)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1730-1744
Value 1 Cash
Composition Copper
Weight 5.75 g
Diameter 15 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
352997
References MSI# 999
Michael Mitchiner; 1998. The Coinage and History of Southern India / Part 1. Karnataka, Andhra. Hawkins Publications, London, United Kingdom.
And 1 more volumes.

Obverse

Fish Symbol

Reverse

Lettering: Tamil Letter "Na" - "ந" - Short form for Nawab

Comments

Nawabs of Arcot ruled Central Tamilnadu as independent rulers from 1720s till 1801. The "fish" type large coins were probably minted between 1730 and 1744 during the reign of Dost Ali Nawab (1732-40) and his diwan Chanda Sahib.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1730-1744) 

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