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.
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Donation from (Estate of) Mr Erich Wodak, John Gartner, 1982
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Date Issued
1246-1283 AH
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Issued By
Datia, India
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Copper
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
20 mm (Outside Diameter), 16.65 g (Weight)
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Shape
Irregular
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References
C#23
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900., 598 Pages
