Rare Kali gold fanam, colonial Dutch Indian local issue, 18th-19th century AD, Southern India (Herrli 3.19) (fouree?)

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The common Kali stylized motiff / Blank (a bump). 7mm, 0.33 grams. Scarce. Herrli 3.19.

Probably a fouree - a contemporary gold-plated coin with a copper core.

The gold on these coins is fairly debased, around 10-12 karats. This type combines the elements of the common Kali fanams, as well as Dutch Indian VOC and EIC fanams. It is probably a Dutch Indian issues produced at an unidentified secondary mint.


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