© Sujit
© Sujit
½ Pice
| Copper | 3.6 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Bombay Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1820-1821 |
| Value | ½ Paisa (1⁄128) |
| Currency | Rupee (1672-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#57936 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Balanced scales
Legend in Devnagari: Ardha Paisa (AD)1821
Lettering:
अर्धा
पैसा
१८२१
Translation: Half Paisa 1821
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Bankot (mint) is a town on the west coast of India (Southern Konkan), currently in Maharashtra state. Bankot fort came under the British in 1756, (Bombay Presidency) and was much later renamed Fort VictoriaInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Pice coin from Bombay Presidency (British India) made of Copper weighing 3.6 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic change in India. The coin was issued during the reign of King George IV, and it was part of a larger effort to standardize currency across the British Empire. The coin's design features a crowned bust of the king on one side and a crowned shield with the value "1/2" on the other. The use of copper as the material for the coin was a deliberate choice to make it more accessible to the general population, as copper was a more affordable metal than other options like gold or silver. Despite its humble material, the coin remains a valuable collector's item today, with some mint-condition pieces selling for thousands of dollars.
