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1050-1250 India Gadhaiya Paisa Inscribed Malwa Region Copper Drachm Ancient Coin
1050-1250 India Gadhaiya Paisa Inscribed Malwa Region Copper Drachm Ancient Coin
1050-1250 India Gadhaiya Paisa Inscribed Malwa Region Copper Drachm Ancient Coin

1050-1250 India Gadhaiya Paisa Inscribed Malwa Region Copper Drachm Ancient Coin

$ 6.33

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  • Certification Number: N/A
  • Denomination: 1 Paisa
  • Modified Item: No
  • Year: 1050-1250
  • Certification: Uncertified
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: India
  • KM Number: Dr# 169
  • Grade: Ungraded
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Origin: Persian & Indian
  • Era: Medieval

    Description

    Gadhaiya Paisa - Inscribed
    Malwa Region
    Features
    Country
    Gadhaiy (Northern Dynasties)
    Type
    Standard circulation coin
    Years
    1050-1250
    Value
    1 Drachm (1)
    Currency
    Drachm (
    543-1390
    )
    Composition
    Copper
    Weight
    3.9 g
    Diameter
    12 mm
    Shape
    Round
    Demonetized
    Yes
    Number
    N# 58919
    References
    Dr# 169
    Obverse
    Bust of King to Right with Nagari "Ja" Behind Head.
    The name of Gadhaiya (Gadhiya) paisa is attributed to the coins of indo-sassanian dynasties and their successors.
    The value was equivalent to 1 drachm. Made in Chaulukyas territory from 543 to 753 AD these coins were still produced in the same territory under others dynastys like Gujrat, Malwa, Kandesh, Bahmanis, Salankis, Paramara and Yadavas.
    Lettering:
    ज
    Reverse
    Fire Altar
    Edge
    Plain
    Comments
    Inscribed Gadhiya Paisas are found in Malwa Region and are believed to have issues for temple offerings. Please Refer to P.C. Roy's "Coins of Northen India" Book Page 142 for more details.