Joseph Kunnappally

1 Paisa – Tonk

Standard circulation coins

India

Context

Year: 1932

Islamic (Hijri) Year: 1350

Country: India

Issuer: Tonk

Period:

Princely state

Ruler: George V

Currency:

Rupee

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 25.26 mm

Weight: 4.85 g

Thickness: 1.42 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Copper

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #29

Numista: #20598

Obverse

Description:

Crescent moon with star, crossed swords, and shield. Central Persian inscription: "Sanah hijri 1350." Outer legend: "His Highness Nawab Muhammad Sa'adat Ali Khan Sahib Bahadur, Wali Riasat Tonk."

Inscription:

۱۳۵۰

Translation:

One Thousand Three Hundred and Fifty.

Script: Arabic

Language: Persian

Reverse

Description:

Leaf mark, date below. Persian legend in circle: "ek paisa" above leaf, "sanah iswy 1932" below. Outer legend: "Bi'ahdi malikah muazam qaiser-i-hind - George pancham".

Inscription:

یک پي

۱۹۳۲

Translation:

One Paisa
1932

Script: Arabic

Language: Persian