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1 Pice

 
Copper 6.47 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Bombay Presidency (British India)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1791-1794
Value
1 Paisa (1⁄64)
Currency
Rupee (1672-1835)
Composition
Copper
Weight
6.47 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#15704
Rarity index
67%

Reverse

Balanced scales with legend in Persian between pans: Adil

Lettering: عدل

Translation: Just or fair

Edge

Oblique milling, Grained right ////

Comment

- Weight varies 5.95-6.85 grams
- Diameter varies 24.8-25.9
- Pridmore# 129 (1791), Pridmore# 132 (1794)

Interesting fact

The 1 Pice coin from Bombay Presidency (British India) made of Copper weighing 6.47 g has an interesting fact that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a British monarch, King George III, on the obverse side, which was a departure from the traditional Islamic-style coins that were previously used in the region. This change in design was a result of the British East India Company's influence on the local currency and marked the beginning of a new era in Indian numismatics.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1791  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pice 1791-1794 coin.