India Indian princely states Garhwal, Princely state of
Timsha - Pradip Shah ND (1759-1774) front Timsha - Pradip Shah ND (1759-1774) back
Timsha - Pradip Shah ND (1759-1774) photo
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Timsha - Pradip Shah ND (1759-1774) front Timsha - Pradip Shah ND (1759-1774) back
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Timsha - Pradip Shah ND

 
Silver 2.24 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
 Princely state of Garhwal (Indian princely states)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 1759-1774
Currency
 Timasha
Composition
 Silver
Weight
 2.24 g
Diameter
 19 mm
Thickness
 1 mm
Shape
 Round (irregular)
Orientation
 Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-05
References
Numista
 N#389476
Rarity index
 95%

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Year of minting

Edge

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Timsha - Pradip Shah ND (1759-1774) coin from the Princely state of Garhwal is that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable metal that was widely used for currency in ancient India. The use of silver as a material for coins in the Princely state of Garhwal during this time period indicates the region's rich economic and cultural heritage.