India Indian princely states Lunavada, Princely state of
½ Paisa - Wakhat Singhji ND (1867-1929) front ½ Paisa - Wakhat Singhji ND (1867-1929) back
½ Paisa - Wakhat Singhji ND (1867-1929) photo
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½ Paisa - Wakhat Singhji ND (1867-1929) front ½ Paisa - Wakhat Singhji ND (1867-1929) back
© Sujit

½ Paisa - Wakhat Singhji ND

 
Copper 3.3 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
 Princely state of Lunavada (Indian princely states)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 1867-1929
Value
 ½ Paisa (1⁄128)
Currency
 Rupee
Composition
 Copper
Weight
 3.3 g
Diameter
 22 mm
Shape
 Triangular
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-05
References
Numista
 N#109091
Rarity index
 92%

Reverse

Nagari text

Edge

Plain

Comment

Shape can be Triangular or Rectangular. This particular coin has been cut from a Paisa into half.

Interesting fact

The ½ Paisa coin from the Princely state of Lunavada, featuring Wakhat Singhji ND (1867-1929), is unique in that it was made of copper, a material that was not commonly used for coinage in India during that time period.