Summary
Copper 1 Paisa coin issued by Maharaja Bhawanui Singh in the Datia Princely State
Hammered Coinage struck in 1274 AH (1856-1857 AD) possibly at the Dalipnagar mint
Obverse Description
Persian legend with date 1274 (numeral 7 damaged)
Reverse Description
Persian legend with Gaja mace; to right of top of Gaja, Regnal year, 44
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
Datia came under British protection after signing a treaty with the East India Company in 1804. This coin bears the Regnal year 44.
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
1274 AH
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Issued By
Sir Bhawani Singh K.C.S.I. - Government of Datia, Datia, India, 1274 AH
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Copper
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Axis
11
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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
20 mm (Outside Diameter), 16.52 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
C#23
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900., 598 Pages
