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1 Paisa - Rajah Ranbir Singh
| Copper | 6 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Princely State of Jammu and Kashmir (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1937-1940 (1880-1883) |
| Calendar | Vikram Samvat |
| Value | 1 Paisa (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Rupee (1346-1526) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#70998 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Takari legend
Edge
Plain
Comment
A very interesting coin, as it features the Christogram JHS, which stands for Jesus Hominum Salvatorum, Jesus, saviour of men. How this came to be on the coin is an interesting story. Apparently a Brahmin by the name of Anand in the Dogra court converted to Christianity and then persuaded the Raja to engrave these letters on his coins as a way to please the British and to bring good fortune to the king.Ruler Rajah Ranbir Singh VS1914-1942 1857-1885AD
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Paisa coin from the Princely State of Jammu and Kashmir is that it features a unique blend of traditional Indian and Western design elements. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of Rajah Ranbir Singh, the ruler of the state at the time, in a traditional Indian style, while the reverse side features a depiction of a crowned lion, a common symbol of British colonial rule, surrounded by a wreath. This blending of styles reflects the complex history and cultural influences of the region during the time period.
