⅔ Pavali - Krishnaraja Wadiyar III ND (1799-1810) front ⅔ Pavali - Krishnaraja Wadiyar III ND (1799-1810) back
⅔ Pavali - Krishnaraja Wadiyar III ND (1799-1810) photo
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⅔ Pavali - Krishnaraja Wadiyar III ND

 
Silver 1.78 g 10 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Mysore (Indian princely states)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1799-1810
Value
⅙ Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1793-1848)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.78 g
Diameter
10 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#74563
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Kannada legend in three lines

Lettering: ಮಯಿಲಿ ಹಣ

Translation: Mayili Hana

Edge

Plain

Comment

Ruler: Mummadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, he belonged to the Wadiyar dynasty and ruled his state for nearly seventy years, from 30 June 1799 to 27 March 1868. Till he was 16 years old, Mysore was administered by Dewan Purnaiah in his name.
Weight varies between 1.78 to 1.92 grams

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of traditional Indian and Western design elements. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of Krishnaraja Wadiyar III, the ruler of Mysore, in a traditional Indian style, while the reverse side features a Western-style wreath surrounding the coin's denomination. This blending of styles reflects the cultural exchange and influences that were present during the time period in which the coin was minted.