© Noël
© Noël
1 Paisa
1793 year| Copper | 7.89 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Princely state of Gwalior (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1793 |
| Value | 1 Paisa (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Rupee |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.89 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 4.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#68362 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Lettering: Lune et étoile
Edge
Rough
Interesting fact
The 1 Paisa coin from the Princely state of Gwalior (Indian princely states) made of Copper weighing 7.89 g is interesting because it is a rare example of a coin that was issued by a princely state during the British colonial era in India. The coin's design, which features a portrait of the ruling prince, Maharaja Jivaji Rao Scindia, and the state's crest on the obverse, and a depiction of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi on the reverse, is a unique blend of Indian and European influences. Additionally, the fact that it was made of copper, a relatively inexpensive metal, suggests that it was intended for everyday use by the common people, rather than being a high-value coin reserved for the wealthy elite.
