Summary
Copper 1 Paisa coin issued by Maharaja Jayaji Rao I in the Gwalior Princely State
Hammered coinage struck in about 1880 AD
Obverse Description
Hanuman (The Hindu god) advancing to right brandishing sword in right hand; legend below (mostly off flan)
Reverse Description
The reverse has a legend in Persian script (much off flan)
Edge Description
The edge is plain
Significance
Copper Paisa coins featuring Hanuman occur bearing VS dates between 1930 and 1940 (AD 1874-1884)
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from (Estate of) Mr Erich Wodak, John Gartner, 24 Jan 1983
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Date Issued
circa 1880 AD
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Issued By
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Deity Depicted
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Copper
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Axis
03
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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
24 mm (Outside Diameter), 12.9 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
cf. KM#194-196
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900., 602 Pages
