© Sujit
© Sujit
1 Paisa Paika - Ala Al-Din Udauji Shah ND
1339 year| Copper | 4.1 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Madurai (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1339 |
| Value | 1 Paisa |
| Currency | Rupee (1335-1377) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.1 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#48878 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Translation: Obv:Ala al-duniya wa-l-din
Edge
Rough
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Paisa (Paika) coin from the Sultanate of Madurai is that it was made of copper, which was a common material used for coinage in ancient India. The use of copper for coins dates back to the Indus Valley Civilization (3300-1300 BCE), and it continued to be used by various kingdoms and empires throughout Indian history, including the Sultanate of Madurai. The fact that this coin was made of copper suggests that the Sultanate of Madurai had access to copper resources and was able to produce coins using this material. Additionally, the use of copper for coins was not only practical but also symbolic, as copper was associated with the goddess Lakshmi, the patron deity of prosperity and wealth in Hinduism.
