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1 Paisa - Ahmad Shah [Raghuji III] Nagpur ND
| Copper | 11.16 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Maratha Empire (Indian states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1825-1854 |
| Value | 1 Paisa (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Rupee (1674-1818) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 11.16 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 4.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#37897 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
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Comment
- This is the so-called trisoolee paisa struck by the Bhonsla Raja of Nagpur at the Nagpur mint.This type was struck during 1825 when Dr. Gordon was in charge of the mint and continued up to the closure of the mint in 1854. - Jan Lingen
Ref.: Prashant P. Kulkarni, Coinage of the Bhonsla Rajas of Nagpur (Nagpur 1990), Type 49.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Paisa coin from the Maratha Empire is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Hindu architectural styles on its reverse side. The coin's design includes a depiction of the Mahalaxmi Temple in Kolhapur, which was an important Hindu pilgrimage site, alongside Islamic motifs such as the crescent moon and a mosque. This blending of cultural influences reflects the diverse religious and artistic traditions of the Maratha Empire during the 19th century.
![1 Paisa - Ahmad Shah [Raghuji III] Nagpur ND front](/storage/images/1-Paisa-Ahmad-Shah-Raghuji-III-Nagpur_360108_1.webp)
![1 Paisa - Ahmad Shah [Raghuji III] Nagpur ND back](/storage/images/1-Paisa-Ahmad-Shah-Raghuji-III-Nagpur_360108_2.webp)