Gadhaiya Paisa (Omkara type) - Malwa ND (1200-1300) front Gadhaiya Paisa (Omkara type) - Malwa ND (1200-1300) back
Gadhaiya Paisa (Omkara type) - Malwa ND (1200-1300) photo
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Gadhaiya Paisa Omkara type - Malwa ND

 
Billon 4.3 g 13 mm
Description
Issuer
Gadhaiya (Indian Northern Dynasties)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1200-1300
Value
1 Drachm
Currency
Drachm (543-1390)
Composition
Billon
Weight
4.3 g
Diameter
13 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#73209
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

Nagari "OMKARA"

Lettering: ओंकारा

Translation: Omkara

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Gadhaiya Paisa (Omkara type) coin is that it features a unique combination of Hindu and Islamic influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears an inscription in the Nagari script, which is a Brahmi-based script used in Hindu and Buddhist texts, while the reverse side features an Arabic inscription in the Kufic script, which was commonly used in Islamic coins of the time. This blending of cultural influences reflects the diverse religious and cultural landscape of the Indian subcontinent during the medieval period.