© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Paisa - Maharaja Ranbir Singh Kashmir
| Copper | 5.8 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Princely State of Jammu and Kashmir (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1918-1931 (1861-1874) |
| Calendar | Vikram Samvat |
| Value | 1 Paisa (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Rupee (1346-1526) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.8 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#57609 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Legend in Persian:"Zarb Falus Srinagar"
Translation: Falus struck at Srinagar
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Note: weight varies between 5.5-6 grams- Ruler:Ranbir Singh, (August 1830–12 September 1885) was the son of Maharaja Gulab Singh, Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir and head of the Jamwal Rajput clan. Dogra dynasty
- Catalog: William Valentine, Copper Coins of India, Spink & Son Ltd., London, 1914, 250-251 Pages
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Paisa coin of Maharaja Ranbir Singh (Kashmir) is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Princely State of Jammu and Kashmir. The coin was issued during the reign of Maharaja Ranbir Singh, who ruled the state from 1861 to 1874, and then again from 1918 to 1931. During this time, the state was facing significant political and economic challenges, including the threat of invasion from neighboring countries and the impact of the First World War. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a stable and widely used form of currency in the region, reflecting the resilience and resourcefulness of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
