Summary

1 Kasu coin possibly issued by Kanthirava Narasa in the Mysore State, India
Hammered copper coinage struck at an unknown mint possibly in the period 1704-1714 AD

Obverse Description

Elephant advancing to left; above, sun and moon

Reverse Description

Line circles within framework of double lines

Edge Description

Plain

Significance

"Nothing is known concerning the following copper coins which were in circulation during this period. These were undoubtedly in common use in Mysore and are not found in any other place in India." Jackson, R.P. "Coin Collecting in Mysore", BNY, 1909, p.289 who lists this coin type as No.42.

More Information

  • Collecting Areas

    Numismatics & Philately

  • Acquisition Information

    Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976

  • Date Issued

    circa 1704-1714 AD

  • Issued By

    Mysore, India

  • Denomination

    Kasu

  • Material

    Copper

  • Classification

    Coins, India - mysore, Working strikes

  • Category

    History & Technology

  • Discipline

    Numismatics

  • Type of item

    Object

  • Dimensions

    11 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.75 g (Weight)

  • Shape

    Irregular

  • References

    KM#152
    [Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2007. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1701 - 1800., 748 Pages
    [Article] Jackson, R. P. 1909. Coin Collecting in Mysore. BNJ. 287-340.