© Marudhar Arts
© Marudhar Arts
1 Paisa - Sardar Singh In the name of Victoria
1916 (1859) year| Copper | 7.7 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Princely state of Bikanir (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Maharaja | Sardar Singh (1851-1872) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1916 (1859) |
| Calendar | Vikram Samvat |
| Value | 1 Paisa (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Rupee |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.7 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#44119 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Marks, #6 and 7
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in India, as the British East India Company's rule was coming to an end and India was transitioning to a British Raj. The coin features the name of Queen Victoria, but it was minted in the name of Sardar Singh, the ruler of the Princely state of Bikanir. This coin is a unique piece of history that reflects the complex political landscape of India during that time.
