© Sujit
© Sujit
14 Paisa - Prithvi Bir Bikram ND
1902 year| Iron | 1.62 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Nepal |
|---|---|
| King | Prithvi Bir Bikram Shah (1881-1911) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1902 |
| Value | 14 Paisa (7⁄32) |
| Currency | Mohar (1546-1932) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 1.62 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#84022 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
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Value
Translation: 14 Paisa
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Comment
1824 Half Mohur Obverse dies are used to mint these tokens. These pieces were probably struck as token to provide a day's pay to different classes of labour engaged on the building of the royal palace in 1902Interesting fact
The 14 Paisa coin from Nepal, minted in 1902 during the reign of Prithvi Bir Bikram, is interesting because it was made of iron, which was a unusual choice of material for coins at that time. Most coins were made of precious metals like gold, silver, or copper. The use of iron suggests that the Nepalese government was experimenting with different materials to create coins that were more accessible and affordable for the general population. Additionally, the coin's weight of 1.62 grams is relatively light compared to other coins of similar denominations, which makes it stand out even more.
