Summary
Copper 1/2 Paisa coin issued by Maharaja Jayaji Rao I in the Gwalior Princely State
Hammered coinage struck in 1300 AH (1882-1883 AD)
Obverse Description
A legend in Persian script with arrow-head mark.
Reverse Description
Legend in Persian script including the Hejira date 1300
Edge Description
The edge is plain
Significance
The denomination suggested is based on the weight of the coin but at that time there was quite a degree of variation in weights, it may be a full paisa. This date is not listed for either denomination from Gwalior nor has such a large spear or arrow head.
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
1300 AH
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Issued By
Jayaji Rao III - Government of Gwalior, Gwalior, India, 1300 AH
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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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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
22 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.71 g (Weight)
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Shape
Irregular
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References
cf. KM#232 obv.
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900., 607-608 Pages
