© Sujit
© Sujit
1 Pice Copperoon ND
1672 year| Copper | 13 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Bombay Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1672 |
| Value | 1 Paisa (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Rupee (1672-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 13 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#83460 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
English Legend
Lettering: MON. BOMBAY ANGLIC REGIMS Ao7o
Translation:
Currency of Bombay under English Regime
Peace and growth from God
Edge
Plain
Comment
- First year of issue of Copperoons in Bombay.- Weight varies 13.0 - 13.7 grams
- Ao7o is anno 7 the 7th year counting from 1665, the year Bombay was transferred from Portuguese to British rule, so the coin is of the year 1672.
Interesting fact
The 1 Pice (Copperoon) coin from Bombay Presidency (British India) made of Copper weighing 13g has an interesting fact that it was used as a currency in India during the 17th century, specifically in the Bombay Presidency, which was a province of British India. It was a widely used denomination and played an important role in the economy of the region during that time.
