These exotic bronze coins were minted in the French Colonial possession of Pondicherry, located on the Eastern Coast of modern day India.
French presence in Pondicherry began in 1668 with the establishment of the first French Trading Centre in what was then a Dutch controlled territory. By 1674, the French had occupied the territory and continued minting coins, as the Dutch had done, with a new design reflecting the values of the new conquerors. The designs featured on the Bronze ‘Dou-Dou’ represent a mingling of cultures featuring both French and local motifs. To encourage trade with Indian businessmen, the French included the name of Pondicherry written in Tamil on the reverse (புதுசசெரி). The obverse features a classic French Heraldic symbol - a Fleur de Lys - three lily petals tied together, representative of the Catholic nation of France. These coins went on to be minted from 1720 and 1835 in Pondichéry.
Don't miss your chance to own a piece of Pondicherry's unique history of converging cultures and trade. Embrace the past, celebrate the blend of cultures, and make these exotic bronze coins a part of your collection today.
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