© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Pie Mule
1831 year| Copper | 2.16 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Bombay Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1831 |
| Value | 1 Pie (1⁄192) |
| Currency | Rupee (1672-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.16 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#90137 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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
- MULE.....obverse of KM 260 and the reverse of KM 262 (1.2mm font letters for 'PIE')Interesting fact
The 1831 Bombay Presidency 1 Pie (Mule) coin is notable for its unique design, which features a combination of both British and Indian elements. On one side, the coin bears the image of a British lion, while on the other side, it 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 cultural exchange that took place between the two nations.
