Summary
2 Paisa coin issued by Maharaja Raghuraj Singh in the Rewa Princely State, India
Hammered copper coinage struck at an uncertain mint in 1906 VS (1849 AD)
Obverse Description
A lion standing facing left; around, legend in uncertain script.
Reverse Description
The legend in three lines: Agent / Bushby / Saheb
Edge Description
The edge is plain
Significance
Bushby, named on the reverse, was an agent of the Crown in Rewa. The use of his name was apparently frowned upon by authorities in London but delighted coin collectors of the period. Only one issue of 1 and 2 paisa denominations was made.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from (Estate of) Mr Erich Wodak, John Gartner, 1984
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Date Issued
1906 VS
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Issued By
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Copper
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Axis
10
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
20 mm (Outside Diameter), 15.5 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#26
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900., 665 Pages
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