1 Paisa - Sayaji Rao III (Baroda) 1311-1313 (1894-1896) front 1 Paisa - Sayaji Rao III (Baroda) 1311-1313 (1894-1896) back
1 Paisa - Sayaji Rao III (Baroda) 1311-1313 (1894-1896) photo
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1 Paisa - Sayaji Rao III Baroda

 
Copper 7.5 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Baroda (Indian princely states)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1311-1313 (1894-1896)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Paisa (1⁄64)
Currency
Rupee
Composition
Copper
Weight
7.5 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#140092
Rarity index
93%

Interesting fact

The 1 Paisa coin from the Princely state of Baroda, issued during the reign of Sayaji Rao III (1894-1896), features a unique design element - a small elephant motif at the bottom of the reverse side. This elephant symbolizes good luck and prosperity, which was a common theme in Indian culture and mythology.