Paisa - Tipu Sultan (Patan) 1192-1221 (1778-1792) front Paisa - Tipu Sultan (Patan) 1192-1221 (1778-1792) back
Paisa - Tipu Sultan (Patan) 1192-1221 (1778-1792) photo
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Paisa - Tipu Sultan Patan

 
Copper 11.1 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Mysore (Indian states)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1192-1221 (1778-1792)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Paisa (1⁄256)
Currency
Rupee (1565-1799)
Composition
Copper
Weight
11.1 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#52798
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

Mint Name

Lettering: Zarb Patan

Edge

Plain

Comment

Weight varies between 10.82 - 12.51 grams.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Paisa - Tipu Sultan (Patan) coin is that it was issued during the reign of Tipu Sultan, who was a powerful and influential ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore in the late 18th century. Tipu Sultan was known for his military prowess and his efforts to modernize and strengthen the Mysorean economy, which made him a significant figure in Indian history. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time, making it a valuable piece for collectors and historians.