© CMG
© CMG
½ Paisa - Sultan Tipu Bengalur
| Copper | 5.38 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Mysore (Indian states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1215-1216 (1215-1791) |
| Value | ½ Paisa |
| Currency | Rupee (1565-1799) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.38 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#171311 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
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Edge
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Tipu, also known as the "Tiger of Mysore," who was a powerful and influential ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore in the 18th century. He was known for his military campaigns against the British and his efforts to modernize and strengthen the Mysorean economy. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the Islamic influences that were prevalent during his rule.
