½ Paisa - Tipu Sultan Patan
1226 year| Copper | 5.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Mysore (Indian states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1226 |
| Value | ½ Paisa (1⁄512) |
| Currency | Rupee (1565-1799) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#120930 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Patan mint
Engraver: mint name
Comment
Patan mint means srirangapattan,capital of Tipu sultanInteresting fact
The ½ Paisa coin from the Kingdom of Mysore, featuring Tipu Sultan, is notable for its unique design. It is one of the few coins in Indian history to feature a ruler's name in the local language, Kannada, rather than in Urdu or Persian, which were the common languages used in coinage at the time. This coin is a rare example of Tipu Sultan's efforts to promote the use of Kannada and to assert the independence of the Kingdom of Mysore from the Mughal Empire.
