½ Paisa - Sunth ND (1870) front ½ Paisa - Sunth ND (1870) back
½ Paisa - Sunth ND (1870) photo

½ Paisa - Sunth ND

1870 year
Copper 3.46 g 13 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Rampur (Indian princely states)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1870
Value
½ Paisa (1⁄128)
Currency
Rupee
Composition
Copper
Weight
3.46 g
Diameter
13 mm
Thickness
3.45 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#44028
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Lettering: Rampura

Edge

Plain

Comment

Weight varies: 3.00-4.00 grams.

Interesting fact

The ½ Paisa coin from the Princely state of Rampur (Indian princely states) made of Copper weighing 3.46 g is an interesting piece of history, as it was issued during a time when the princely states of India were still minting their own coins before the country's independence in 1947. The coin's design, featuring the Sunth symbol, is a unique aspect of this particular coin. The Sunth symbol is a stylized representation of the Sun god and was used as a symbol of the princely state of Rampur. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in the history of Indian coinage.