Summary
Copper 1 Paisa coin issued by Maharaja Bhawanui Singh in the Datia Princely State
Hammered Coinage struck in the period 1274-1275 AH possibly at the Dalipnagar mint
Obverse Description
Persian legend, date off flan
Reverse Description
Persian legend with Gaja mace; to right , Regnal year 41
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 41 on it's reverse; rupees with that regnal year were struck in 1274 and 1275 AH.
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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
1857-1859 AD
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Issued By
Datia, India
Regnal Year 41 is recorded on rupees with dates AH 1274 and 1275 -
Denomination
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Series
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Material
Copper
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Classification
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Category
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Type of item
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Dimensions
21 mm (Outside Diameter), 16.56 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
