¼ Paisa - Lakshman Singh ND (1870) front ¼ Paisa - Lakshman Singh ND (1870) back
¼ Paisa - Lakshman Singh ND (1870) photo
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¼ Paisa - Lakshman Singh ND

1870 year
Copper 2.6 g 12 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Banswara (Indian princely states)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1870
Value
¼ Paisa (1⁄196)
Currency
Rupee
Composition
Copper
Weight
2.6 g
Diameter
12 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#82478
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Legend samsatraba within circle

Lettering: Samsatraba

Edge

Plain

Comment

Weight varies: 2.40-2.60 grams.

Interesting fact

The ¼ Paisa coin from the Princely state of Banswara, issued during the reign of Lakshman Singh ND (1870), features a unique design element - a crescent moon and a six-pointed star on the obverse side, which symbolizes the Islamic influence on the region.