Obverse © Geison (CC BY-NC-SA)
Obverse © Geison (CC BY-NC-SA)
1 Paisa - "Chhatra Pati"; Transitional mint - Poona
1234 (1820-1824) years| Copper | 8.95 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Bombay Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1234 (1820-1824) |
| Calendar | India - Fasli era |
| Value | 1 Paisa (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Rupee (1672-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.95 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#343496 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inscription in two lines, date above.
Script: Devanagari
Edge
Plain
Comment
Date is off planchet at top in reverse photo.ONS Newsletter #181, The coins of the Bombay Presidency; The Transitional Mints of the Deccan, by Dr. Paul Stevens, p.24-30.
Interesting fact
The 1 Paisa coin, also known as the "Chhatra Pati," features a unique design element - a small crown on top of the coin, which represents the British Crown. This coin was minted during the transitional period between the Mughal Empire and the British Raj, and its design reflects the shift in power from the Mughal Empire to the British East India Company.
