Gold Fanams from Indian States
We believe the word fanam was first used in the twelve century.
Many Southern Indian states issued small gold coins called Fanams between about 1700 to about 1830.
Fanams were the smallest gold coins issued by any of the Indian States, we give below an approximation of their weights and dimensions, followed by coins offered for sale. We are not currently able to catalogue our fanams, and they are offered on a random selection basis.
States which issued gold fanams include Maratha, Mysore, Cochin, Coorg or Kurg, Travancore, Negapatnam (for circulation in Ceylon), Tuticorin, and the Mughal Empire.

Specifications
Technical specifications of the most frequently encountered Indian gold coins.

Denomination	Diameter	Weight	Alloy	AGW
Fanam	5.7 to 6.5 mms	0.3 to 0.4 grams	Varies	Varies

Key
Alloy = Fineness of gold.
AGW = Actual fine gold weight in troy ounces.

Prices & Availability
The prices quoted in the US $ column may be out of date due to currency fluctuations.

Date	Denomination	Grade	Mintage	Availability	Price £	Price $
N/A	Fanam	Fine to VF	N/A	Yes, Random Types	£25	Ask
N/A	Fanam	Fine to VF	N/A	Yes, Random Types	4 Different for £100	4 Different for $Ask