© Sujit
© Sujit
1 Paisa - Raja Raj Singh Sitamau ND
| Copper | 10.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Princely state of Sitamau (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1802-1867 |
| Value | 1 Paisa (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Rupee |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.7 g |
| Size | 20 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#83023 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Trishul (Trident)
Edge
Plain
Comment
Bhopal Feudatory Narsinghgarh: As per Krause "The Rajput rulers of this feudatory traced their origins back into the 14th century when their ancestors migrated from Malwa through Sind before settling at Narsinghgarh."KM# 1 (Y91)
The coins with sword and trisul ought on basis of the description in the District Gazetteer be attributed to Sitamau.
Ref.: Indian Numismatics, History, Art & Culture; Essays in Honour of Dr. P.L. Gupta (Delhi, 1992) pp.241-245, The coinage of Sitamau State, by K.W. Wiggins
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Raja Raj Singh, who was a prominent ruler of the Princely state of Sitamau in India. He ruled from 1802 to 1867 and was known for his efforts in modernizing the state and promoting education and trade. The coin itself is made of copper and weighs 10.7 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin of its time.
