1 Paisa – Ranjit Singh (Thin variety)

The “thin variety” of the Ratlam state one paisa coin is a rare, thin planchet version of this copper coin, often called the “Hanuman coin” due to its design. It is a type of hammer-struck coin from the princely state of Ratlam, with features including a “katar” (dagger) on the obverse and a six-petaled flower on the reverse.

Obverse

Star on top of central shield containing Hanuman (the Hindu monkey God) walking left, holing club in right hand and an object in left hand.

Lettering: रतलम

Reverse

Central beaded circle contains lettering,”Ek paisa (one paisa), San (year)and 1947″ in Nagri. Flowers and plants around outside of circle. Flat Border.

Lettering:
एक पैसा संः VS-1945 AD-1888

Edge

Plain

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