© Sujit
© Sujit
½ Paisa - Sultan Tipu Bengalur
| Copper | 5.65 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Mysore (Indian states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1216-1220 (1787-1791) |
| Calendar | India - Mauludi era |
| Value | ½ Paisa (1⁄512) |
| Currency | Rupee (1565-1799) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.65 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#42920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Mint Name
Lettering: Zarb Bengaluru
Edge
Plain
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 in the history of South India. He was known for his military prowess and his efforts to modernize and centralize the Mysorean state. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time, and its copper composition was a common material used for coinage in the region.
