1 Amman Cash - Martanda Bhairava ND (1889-1934) front 1 Amman Cash - Martanda Bhairava ND (1889-1934) back
1 Amman Cash - Martanda Bhairava ND (1889-1934) photo
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1 Amman Cash - Martanda Bhairava ND

 
Copper 1.25 g 11.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Pudukkottai (Indian princely states)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1889-1934
Value
Amman kasu (1⁄20)
Currency
Rupee
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.25 g
Diameter
11.5 mm
Thickness
1.55 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
15 August 1947
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#26157
Rarity index
18%

Reverse

Telegu legend "vijaya"

Script: Telugu

Lettering:
విజ

Translation: Victory

Edge

Plain

Comment

The machine struck coins were minted at Birmingham and later by the Calcutta mint. These coins bear no date and no mintmark. So its almost impossible to deduce the year of mintage and the issuer.

Interesting fact

The coin , the 1 Amman Cash - Martanda Bhairava ND (1889-1934) from the Princely state of Pudukkottai, is a rare and unique coin that features a fascinating blend of Indian and European influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Martanda Bhairava, a deity worshipped in the princely state, while the reverse side features the Amman Cash symbol, which is a stylized representation of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi. This blending of cultural influences is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Indian princely states and their history of trade and cultural exchange with European powers.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1889-1934)  5000000 - - - - - -

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