1 Paisa - Ganpat Rao AH1264-1273 / 1847-1856AD ND

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Rough

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Obverse

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Paisa - Ganpat Rao coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in India, as the country was transitioning from a collection of princely states to a unified nation under British rule. The coin's mintage period, from 1847 to 1856, saw the rise of the British East India Company's influence in India, which ultimately led to the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and the establishment of British Raj. Despite this tumultuous period, the coin remains a symbol of the rich cultural heritage and monetary history of the Princely state of Baroda.

• early modern
• modern