2 Pagodas - Tipu Sultan 1216-1219 (1801-1804) front 2 Pagodas - Tipu Sultan 1216-1219 (1801-1804) back
2 Pagodas - Tipu Sultan 1216-1219 (1801-1804) photo
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2 Pagodas - Tipu Sultan

 
Gold 6.85 g 20.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Mysore (Indian states)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1216-1219 (1801-1804)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
2 Pagoda = 4 Rupees
Currency
Rupee (1565-1799)
Composition
Gold
Weight
6.85 g
Diameter
20.5 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#352261
Rarity index
100%

Edge

Wreathed

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Pagodas - Tipu Sultan 1216-1219 (1801-1804) coin from the Kingdom of Mysore is that it was minted during the reign of Tipu Sultan, who was a powerful and influential ruler of the Mysore Kingdom in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Tipu Sultan was known for his military prowess and his efforts to modernize and strengthen the Mysore Kingdom, and this coin is a testament to his legacy.