1 Paisa - Sidi Ibrahim Khan III ND (1826-1828) front 1 Paisa - Sidi Ibrahim Khan III ND (1826-1828) back
1 Paisa - Sidi Ibrahim Khan III ND (1826-1828) photo
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1 Paisa - Sidi Ibrahim Khan III ND

 
Copper 6.71 g 20.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Janjira (Indian princely states)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1826-1828
Value
1 Paisa (1⁄64)
Currency
Rupee (1787-)
Composition
Copper
Weight
6.71 g
Diameter
20.0 mm
Thickness
2.85 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#75829
Rarity index
77%

Reverse

Lettering: Sidi Muhammad Khan Fidwi

Edge

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

The 1 Paisa coin from the Princely state of Janjira, issued during the reign of Sidi Ibrahim Khan III (1826-1828), features a unique design element - a small crescent moon and a five-pointed star on the obverse side, which represents the Islamic influence on the region.