½ Paisa - Shivaji Rao 1944 (1887) front ½ Paisa - Shivaji Rao 1944 (1887) back
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½ Paisa - Shivaji Rao

1944 (1887) year
Copper 3.125 g 21 mm
Description
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
Weight
3.125 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#48502
Rarity index
93%

Interesting fact

The ½ Paisa coin from the Princely state of Indore, featuring Shivaji Rao and dated 1944 (1887), is interesting because it was made of copper, a metal that was widely used in coinage during that time period due to its durability and affordability.