Obverse © Geison Pulga (CC BY-NC-SA)
Obverse © Geison Pulga (CC BY-NC-SA)
1 Paisa - Sidi Ibrahim Khan III ND
| Copper | 6.74 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Princely state of Janjira (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1789-1826 |
| Value | 1 Paisa (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Rupee (1787-) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.74 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 3.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#363220 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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Plain
Comment
The entire legend stands for: Sidi Muhammad, the servant of Emperor Alamgir, the Warrior.For further reading see: ONS Newsletter #178, Coinage of the Habshi Rulers of Janjira, by Shailendra Bhandare. p.28-35.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Paisa coin from the Princely state of Janjira is that it was made of copper, which was a common material used for coinage in India during that time period.
