Summary
Paisa, India, Banswara Princely State, Anonymous Hammered Coinagend, (1870 AD). Mint not recorded. The legends on this coin is in a secret script believed to have been developed by the Maharaval Laksman Singh. The name of the Princely State, Banswara, is derived from 'bans', the bamboo forrest of the region.
Obverse Description
At centre within a line circle, the secret script word thought to be 'Samba', around letters or words in secret script.
Reverse Description
At centre within a line circle, the secret script word thought to be 'Samba', around letters or words in secret script.
Edge Description
Plain
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, 1982
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Date Issued
1870 AD
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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
09
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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
23 mm (Outside Diameter), 10.48 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
KM#9
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900., 576 Pages
