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Dutch India: Silver Double Puttan

Fanam , Cochin, Silver Coin

European Trading Company Coinsc. 18th century

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Dutch India: Silver Double Puttan (Fanam), Cochin, Silver Coin — Obverse

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Obverse of Dutch India: Silver double puttan (fanam), Cochin (c. 18th century, 1.01 g)

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Physical specifications

CI-DYN-B106-001

Metal: Silver
Weight: 1.01 g
Diameter: 11 mm
Shape: Circular
Edge Type: Plain / unlisted
Reference Catalog No.: MNI 1587. Formalized deity (Kali?) standing facing; reverse "Lazy J" with dots below and o.c. above for Oostindische Compagnie

Denomination	Double
Ruler / Issuer	Dutch India
Mint	Unattributed colonial trading-company mint
Rarity	Scarce
Estimated Price Range	₹5,000 – ₹12,000
Era	European Trading Company Coins

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This coin in its time

Dates are contextual and approximate; the highlighted entry is the catalogue issue period.

India contextHistorical setting

Dutch India

The catalogue attribution places this specimen within its regional political and monetary context.

World contextWider context

Trade and cultural exchange

Coin designs, metals, standards, and inscriptions often reflect contact between neighbouring regions.

This specimenc. 18th century

This coin’s issue period

Dutch India is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.

Overview & History

Period: c. 18th century. Reference: MNI 1587. Formalized deity (Kali?) standing facing; reverse "Lazy J" with dots below and o.c. above for Oostindische Compagnie.