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½ Paisa
– Bikanir
Standard circulation coins
India
Context
Year:
1894
Country:
India
Issuer:
Bikanir
Period:
Princely state
Ruler:
Ganga Singh
Currency:
Rupee
Demonetized
: Yes
Total mintage:
500,000
Material
Diameter:
21 mm
Thickness:
2 mm
Shape:
Round
Composition:
Copper
Magnetic:
No
Technique:
Milled
Alignment:
Medal alignment
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REVERSE ↑
References
KM:
#
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70
Numista:
#41022
Obverse
Description:
Laureate head left
Inscription:
VICTORIA EMPRESS
Script:
Latin
Designer:
Leonard Charles Wyon
Reverse
Description:
Valued date encircled by beads.
Inscription:
BIKANIR
1/2
PICE
INDIA
1894
STATE
Script:
Latin
Edge
Mints
Name
Mark
Kolkata / Calcutta / Murshidabad
—
Mintings
Year
Mint Mark
Mintage
Quality
Collection
1894
—
500,000
+
1894
—
—
Proof
+
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