Summary
2 Paisa coin, issued by Nawab Muhammad Ismail of the Jaora Princely State, India.
Machine struck copper coinage struck at the Jaora mint in 1893 AD
Obverse Description
At the centre, a flag; at left, the date 1310 (AH), at right a legend in Persian script; around above , a legend in Hindi; below, the date 1950 (VS).
Reverse Description
At the centre, a legend in Persian script; around, H.H. THE NAWAB OF JAORA .1893. (AD)
Edge Description
The edge is plain.
Significance
This coin was part was the first issue of machine struck coins for Jaora. The coin bears the date in three systems.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from (Estate of) Mr Erich Wodak, John Gartner, 24 Jan 1983
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Date Issued
1893 AD
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Copper
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
31 mm (Outside Diameter), 13.42 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#12
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900., 631 Pages