Indo-Dutch Fanam (1747-1784 AD, Tuticorin mint)

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by Overlord, Mar 22, 2008.

  1. Overlord

    Overlord Member

    One of the smallest coins I have...

    Obverse: Stylized lion/crescent
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    Reverse: Nagari legend
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  3. Brit in Texas

    Brit in Texas Senior Member

    That's cool. Do you have any idea what the purchasing power of one of those was at the time of minting? Would it only buy you a bag of rice or was it more like a sheep or whatever? Just curious...
     
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