⅙ Pavali - Dewan Purnaiya ND (1799-1810) front ⅙ Pavali - Dewan Purnaiya ND (1799-1810) back
⅙ Pavali - Dewan Purnaiya ND (1799-1810) photo
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⅙ Pavali - Dewan Purnaiya ND

 
Silver 0.48 g 6 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Mysore (Indian princely states)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1799-1810
Value
⅙ Pavali (1⁄24)
Currency
Rupee (1793-1848)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.48 g
Diameter
6 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#57561
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Inscription in Persian

Lettering: Shah Alam II

Edge

Plain

Comment

As per some leading experts these coins might have been produced in the 70's or 80's. Though this has not been confirmed and this coin is still listed in Krause as a genuine coin.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ⅙ Pavali - Dewan Purnaiya ND (1799-1810) coin from the Princely state of Mysore is that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable metal that was widely used in coinage during that time period.