Summary

Copper 1 Paisa coin issued by Raja Charhat Singh in the Chamba Princely State
Hammered Coinage struck in the period 1808 to1844 AD

Obverse Description

Legend in two lines of Sanskrit script; below, a trident betwen reversed "C" shapes

Reverse Description

Legend in two lines of Sanskrit script; below, a trident betwen reversed "C" shapes

Edge Description

Plain

Significance

Chamba became a British Protectorate in 1846. Coins of this type which include a date are: Regnal year 15 (1822), 16 (1823) and 17 (1824)

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