⅓ Pavali - Krishnaraja Wadiyar III ND (1799-1810) front ⅓ Pavali - Krishnaraja Wadiyar III ND (1799-1810) back
⅓ Pavali - Krishnaraja Wadiyar III ND (1799-1810) photo
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⅓ Pavali - Krishnaraja Wadiyar III ND

 
Silver 0.92 g 8 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Mysore (Indian princely states)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1799-1810
Value
1⁄12 Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1793-1848)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.92 g
Diameter
8 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#85759
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 0.89 to 0.96 grams.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Krishnaraja Wadiyar III, who was a prominent ruler of the Mysore Kingdom and known for his efforts to modernize and develop the state. He introduced several reforms in areas such as education, agriculture, and commerce, and also promoted the arts and culture. The coinage of the Mysore Kingdom during his reign reflects the cultural and economic developments of that time.