5 Cash - Krishnaraja Wodeyar III ND (1811-1813) front 5 Cash - Krishnaraja Wodeyar III ND (1811-1813) back
5 Cash - Krishnaraja Wodeyar III ND (1811-1813) photo
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5 Cash - Krishnaraja Wodeyar III ND

 
Copper 2.22 g 14 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Mysore (Indian princely states)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1811-1813
Value
5 Cash (1⁄192)
Currency
Rupee (1793-1848)
Composition
Copper
Weight
2.22 g
Diameter
14 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#65983
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

3 Line Kanarese legend. Last line English Legend

Lettering: 5 CASH

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 5 Cash - Krishnaraja Wodeyar III ND (1811-1813) from Princely state of Mysore (Indian princely states) made of Copper weighing 2.22 g is that it features a unique blend of Indian and Islamic influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of a Lion, which is a common motif in Islamic coinage, while the reverse side features a depiction of the Hindu deity Lord Vishnu, indicating the cultural diversity and syncretism that existed in the Princely state of Mysore during that time.