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SOUTH INDIA: COLLECTION of about 960 South Indian copper coins

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Coins: Ancient Start Price:1,400.00 USD Estimated At:1,600.00 - 2,000.00 USD
SOUTH INDIA: COLLECTION of about 960 South Indian copper coins
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SOUTH INDIA: COLLECTION of about 960 South Indian copper coins, mostly known as "cash" or "kasu", including a wide variety of different types, mostly 14th-18th century, but a few earlier and a few later pieces included - amongst the states noted are Vijayanagar, Chola, Muthu, Madurai (probably the largest group), Travancore, Delhi Rajas, Raghunatha Nayaks, Thanjavur Nayaks, Tinamala, Mysore, "Sir Vira", Virupati, Venad Kingdom, Narwar Rajas, Samara Kolakalan, Ummattur Konga, Cannanore, and many more, only about 20% are identified, the rest merely identified as "cash" without any further details. This group constitutes an amazing research group, with an almost unbelievable variety of different types, a gem opportunity to acquire a group with so large a variation. The South India copper "cash" are no longer available inexpensively, either in India or elsewhere. Although no comprehensive catalog exists, there have been many research articles and books covering specific varieties of South India copper. Nearly all in envelopes with the consignor's label, but about 30 pieces have separated from their envelopes during shipment. Average condition Fine to VF, with lots of better examples, especially of Madurai. Retail value $6000, lot of about 960 pieces, ex Paul Stevens Collection.