1 Paisa - Duleep Singh
| Copper | 6.71 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of Sikh (Indian states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1843-1846 (1843-1893) |
| Value | 1 Paisa (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Rupee (1711-1849) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.71 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Thickness | 3.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#99891 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Swords and writing
Comment
Numismaster gives 1823 as the date, but it says VS 1922 on the coin, which corresponds to 1845AD. Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Paisa coin featuring Duleep Singh is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the Empire of Sikh. The coin was minted in 1843, just a few years before the First Anglo-Sikh War, which marked the beginning of a series of conflicts between the Sikh Empire and the British East India Company. This period of turmoil ultimately led to the annexation of the Sikh Empire by the British, and the coinage of the empire was replaced with British currency. Therefore, coins like the 1 Paisa featuring Duleep Singh are a reminder of a significant moment in Indian history.
