Kingdom of Mysore ¼ Paisa - Tipu Sultan, 1220 – 1223
Patan mint
Information
Country
Kingdom of Mysore
Kingdom of Mysore
Currency
Rupee
(1565 – 1799)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
¼ Paisa
Year
1220 – 1223
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
2.72
Diameter (mm)
15
Demonetized
Yes
Description
¼ Paisa from Kingdom of Mysore. Issued from 1220 to 1223. Struck in Copper. Measures 15 mm and weighs 2.72 g.
- Obverse
- Elephant heading right with raised tail, Retrograde date, 3221 above, (read date right to left), actual date is AM 1223. Mauludi calendar Note: Weight varies, 2.66-2.92 grams. Note: This 1/4 paisa coin was also called an "Akhtar" (Akhtar means star) Note: date 1223 is unrecorded in KM catalogs
- Reverse
- Mint Name Patan (At Top) Zarb Patan = Struck at Patan in Urdu
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1223 (1794) | — | 20% | ||
| 1222 (1793) | — | 40% | ||
| 1221 (1792) | — | 50% | ||
| 1220 (1791) | — | 10% |
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