Another Puzzle? Ancient Copper Coin

Started by Rangnath, April 24, 2008, 07:17:04 PM

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Rangnath

Well, maybe it is ancient. 
Maybe it has two feet on one side? Or are they fish?  Maybe I have no idea what is depicted in this coin! It is large and obviously well used. It weighs 17.4 grams. 
Is this the end of the story?
richie

Oesho

Dear Richie, I am just puzzled by this coin. The fishes may indicate an Pandyan origin, but the weight is much to high for a coin from this period. I think it must be an 18th or 19th cent. issue, but from where, I just don't know. I hope some other people may come forward with a suggestion, which I may have overlooked.

Rangnath

I take some small delight in having presented a coin which puzzles you. That is no small task.  Of course I would take a greater delight in knowing this coin's history. 
By the way,
the measurement of the coin is 23mm X 18mm.

Richie

Rangnath

A takka from Bharatpur had a similar design to this one.  But I guess it is a stretch to see the two fish (or hands? or feet?) as a corrupted Katar.  The weight was perfect, 16 to 17 grams.
Richie

Overlord

The feet reminded me of footprints of Vishnu found on coins of Almora, but I didn't find an exact match.

Rangnath

I see that you have resurrected one of my favorite mystery coins. 
richie