Summary

Copper 1 Paisa coin issued by Maharaja Bhawanui Singh in the Datia Princely State
Hammered Coinage struck in the period 1246-1283 AH (1830-1866 AD) possibly 1257 at the Dalipnagar mint

Obverse Description

Persian legend with numerals 5 and 7 (?)

Reverse Description

Persian legend with Gaja mace at right edge

Edge Description

Plain

Significance

Datia came under British protection after signing a treaty with the East India Company in 1804. This coin seems to have the numerals 5 and 7 on its obverse which could be from the date 1257.

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