1 Paisa - Sadiq Muhammad Khan V
1327 (1909) year| Copper | 2.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Princely state of Bahawalpur (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1327 (1909) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Paisa (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Rupee |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Size | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#316397 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Urdu inscription below star in crescent which separates the date
Edge
Shows cuts made to form planchet
Comment
There may be more dates as there is a reference to a coin from 1910 (AH 1308) though the image shows that only the "13" is on the flan. Note that Urdu numerals would have been used and thus the Urdu figure for "7" differs from the Arabic in being more of an "L" shape than "V" shaped. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arabic_numerals#Comparison_of_different_numeralsInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Paisa coin from the Princely state of Bahawalpur is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and colonial influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of a mosque, while the reverse side features the portrait of Sadiq Muhammad Khan V, the ruler of Bahawalpur at the time. This blend of Islamic architecture and the portrait of a colonial ruler reflects the complex history and cultural exchange that took place in the Indian princely states during the colonial era.
