© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Pie Mule
1833 year| Copper | 2.16 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Bombay Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1833 |
| Value | 1 Pie (1⁄192) |
| Currency | Rupee (1672-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.16 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#71360 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Balanced scales, value abov (PIE)
Legend in Persian between the pans: Adil
AH date (1248) below - all within a plain raised rim.
Lettering:
PIE
عدل
١۲۴۸
Translation:
Just or fair
1248
Edge
Plain
Comment
- This type is currently unlisted in catalogs. It has the obverse of KM 262 and the reverse of KM 261 (click on image). KM 261 has an outlined shield, KM 262 has a raised shield.Interesting fact
The 1833 Bombay Presidency 1 Pie (Mule) coin is notable for its unique design, which features a combination of both the British and Indian currencies. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of King William IV, while the reverse side features a depiction of a mule, which was a common mode of transportation in India at the time. This blending of cultural symbols reflects the complex history of British colonialism in India and the gradual integration of Western and Indian cultures.
