1 Paisa - Sikh Empire ND (1822-1830) front 1 Paisa - Sikh Empire ND (1822-1830) back
1 Paisa - Sikh Empire ND (1822-1830) photo
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1 Paisa - Sikh Empire ND

 
Copper 7 g 18.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Empire of Sikh (Indian states)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1822-1830
Value
1 Paisa (1⁄64)
Currency
Rupee (1711-1849)
Composition
Copper
Weight
7 g
Diameter
18.5 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#63558
Rarity index
82%

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Interesting fact

The 1 Paisa coin from the Sikh Empire (1822-1830) is interesting because it was one of the first coins to feature the iconic Sikh symbol, the Khanda, which represents the unity of God and is still used today as a symbol of Sikhism.