© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Paisa - Shri Singh ND
1844 year| Copper | 6.4 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Princely state of Chamba (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1844 |
| Value | 1 Paisa (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Rupee |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.4 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#67979 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Legend, trident flanked by 'CC's below
Legend:"Shree Lakshminatha Sahai Sam 15"
Lettering: श्री लक्ष्मी नाथ सहाई सं १५
Translation: With the help of Shree Lakshminath, year 15
Edge
Plain
Comment
KM#10 is a degenerated copy of an older coin with this legendWeight varies - 6.4 - 7.0 grams
- Per Valentine the 'CC's stand for 'Charhat Chamba'
Others state that the CCs are symbols for 'kundals' (ear ornaments) for the deity of the state.
Dr. Shailen Bhandare - "The 'CC' on these coins are ear-rings worn by Sadhus belonging to the Shaivite Nath or Kan-phata sect. They are called as 'Mundra' (from the sectarian word 'Mudra' denoting the ear-rings) and therefore these coins were called 'Mundree' paisas. They also appear on subsequent issues on either side of the trident symbol (again associated with Shiva)
Interesting fact
The 1 Paisa coin from the Princely state of Chamba, issued in 1844 during the reign of Shri Singh ND, features a unique design element - a stylized representation of the sacred Hindu symbol, the Swastika, on its reverse side. This symbol was commonly used in Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism, and its inclusion on the coin highlights the cultural and religious significance of the region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1844) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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