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1 Paisa - Prithvi Bir Bikram
1810 (1888) year| Copper | 5.13 g | - |
| Issuer | Nepal |
|---|---|
| King | Prithvi Bir Bikram Shah (1881-1911) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1810 (1888) |
| Calendar | Nepal - Saka era |
| Value | 1 Paisa (1⁄50) |
| Currency | Mohar (1546-1932) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.13 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#167262 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Interesting fact
The 1 Paisa - Prithvi Bir Bikram 1810 (1888) coin from Nepal was designed by British engraver and artist, Charles William Wyon. Wyon was a prominent figure in the field of numismatics and was responsible for designing many coins for various countries, including India and Nepal, during the British colonial era. The coin features a portrait of King Prithvi Bir Bikram Shah, who ruled Nepal from 1810 to 1833, and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
