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½ Paisa
1944 (1887) year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Princely state of Indore |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1944 (1887) |
| Calendar | Vikram Samvat |
| Value | ½ Paisa (1⁄128) |
| Currency | Rupee (1760-1935) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#72559 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Bull nandi with honorific titles
Edge
Plain
Comment
Minted under reign of Shivaji Rao Holkar without rulers name on obvInteresting fact
The ½ Paisa coin from the Princely state of Indore, made of copper, is interesting because it was issued during a time of great change in India. In 1887, the Indian National Congress was founded, marking the beginning of the movement for Indian independence. Additionally, the Princely states, like Indore, were facing pressure from the British colonial government to adopt the British system of currency. Despite these challenges, the ½ Paisa coin remained in circulation until 1944, when India gained independence and the rupee became the official currency. This coin serves as a reminder of the complex history of India's monetary system and the country's struggle for independence.
