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5 Cash - Krishna Raja Wodeyar III
| Copper | 2.14 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Princely state of Mysore (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1834-1843 |
| Value | 5 Cash (1⁄192) |
| Currency | Rupee (1793-1848) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.14 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#71764 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 69% |
Reverse
Legend in Urdu ' Krishna, zarb Mahisur'. Denomination in English to the left
Lettering: 5
Translation:
Krishna
5, struck in Mysore
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Krishnaraja Wadiyar III, was the ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Mysore in India. Also known as Mummadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, he belonged to the Wadiyar dynasty and ruled his state for nearly seventy years, from 30 June 1799 to 19 October 1831. He is known for his contribution and patronage to different arts and music during his reign. He was succeeded by his adopted son, Chamarajendra Wadiyar X.Reign: 30 June 1799 – 19 October 1831 (Under British Rule), 1831 – 1868 (Titular monarchy)
Coronation: 30 June 1799, Royal Palace, Mysore
Predecessor: Chamaraja Wadiyar VIII 1772–1776 (Under Hyder Ali), under Tipu Sultan1782 – 1799
Successor: Chamarajendra Wadiyar X
Born: 14 July 1794, Royal Palace@ Srirangapatna (now extinct)
Died: 27 March 1868, Royal Palace, Mysore
Issue: Chamarajendra Wodeyar X (adopted)
House: Wadiyar dynasty
Father: Chamaraja Wadiyar IX
Mother: Maharani Kempa Nanja Ammani Avaru
Religion: Hindu
- Note: Struck at the Bangalore subsidiary mint facility
Interesting fact
The coin features an image of Krishna Raja Wodeyar III, the king of the Princely state of Mysore, on one side, and a depiction of the Goddess Lakshmi on the other.
