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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Acquisition Information
Donation from (Estate of) Mr Erich Wodak, John Gartner, 1982
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Date Issued
1808-1844 AD
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Copper
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Axis
05
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Classification
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Category
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Type of item
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Dimensions
23 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.81 g (Weight)
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Shape
Irregular
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References
Y#3 Valentine p.225 no.1
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900., 595 Pages
