Pagoda - Tipu Sultan (Khurseed Sawad) 1217 (1788) front Pagoda - Tipu Sultan (Khurseed Sawad) 1217 (1788) back
Pagoda - Tipu Sultan (Khurseed Sawad) 1217 (1788) photo
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Pagoda - Tipu Sultan Khurseed Sawad

1217 (1788) year
Gold 3.43 g 14 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Mysore (Indian states)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1217 (1788)
Calendar
India - Mauludi era
Value
1 Pagoda = 2 Rupees
Currency
Rupee (1565-1799)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.43 g
Diameter
14 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#315572
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Lettering: al-wahid al-adil sanat 1217 jalusi al-adil tarikh-i julus saal sakh ahmad al-sultan hu Muhammad

Translation: the only the just year 1217 the sultan he Muhammad

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pagoda - Tipu Sultan (Khurseed Sawad) 1217 (1788) coin from the Kingdom of Mysore is that it was issued during the reign of Tipu Sultan, who was a powerful and influential ruler in Indian history. Tipu Sultan was known for his military prowess and his efforts to resist British colonization, and this coin is a testament to his legacy and the rich history of the Kingdom of Mysore.