© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Pice
| Copper | 6.8 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Bombay Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1820-1821 |
| Value | 1 Paisa (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Rupee (1672-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#55320 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Balanced scales
Legend in Devnagari: Paisa (AD)1821
Lettering:
पैसा
९८२१
Translation:
Paisa
1821
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Weight varies 7.0 - 7.55 grams- Diameter varies 20 - 22 mm
- Bankot (mint) is a town on the west coast of India (Southern Konkan), currently in Maharashtra state. Bankot fort came under the British in 1756, (Bombay Presidency) and was much later renamed Fort Victoria
Interesting fact
The 1 Pice coin from Bombay Presidency (British India) made of Copper weighing 6.8 g has an interesting fact that it was one of the first coins to feature the image of a British monarch, King George III, on the obverse side, indicating the British influence and rule over India during that time.
