½ Paisa - Tipu Sultan Patan
1225 year| Copper | 5.6 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Mysore (Indian states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1225 |
| Calendar | India - Mauludi era |
| Value | ½ Paisa (1⁄512) |
| Currency | Rupee (1565-1799) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.6 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#120932 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Mint name and year
Translation: Patan mint
Edge
Plain
Interesting 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 Persian or Arabic, which were the common languages used in minting coins during that time. This coin is a rare example of Tipu Sultan's efforts to promote the use of Kannada language and script in official documents and coinage.
