1 Fanam Dutch India Cochin Silver Kali Type

Description Issued by the Dutch East India Company (VOC) for use in Cochin between 1663 and 1795, this silver Fanam represents one of the smallest yet historically significant denominations circulated along the Malabar Coast. Struck in silver, the coin weighs approximately 0.55 g and was produced using traditional hammered minting techniques. The obverse displays the famous VOC (Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie) monogram, accompanied by stylized symbols and rows of pellets, reflecting the authority of the Dutch East India Company during its commercial dominance in South India. The reverse features a stylized figure of Goddess Kali enclosed within a conch-shaped design, illustrating the unique fusion of European colonial administration with local religious symbolism found on Cochin coinage. Highly sought after by collectors of Dutch India, colonial Indian, and South Indian coinage, this Fanam is appreciated for its distinctive design, compact size, and important place in the monetary history of the Malabar Coast.