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1 Paisa - Sikh Empire
| Issuer | Sikh Empire |
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| Year | 1822-1830 |
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| Reference(s) | KM#7.13, HHS#1.52 |
| Obverse description | Central field features a stylized floral or foliate device surrounded by dotted borders arranged in a circular pattern. Gurmukhi legends are disposed around the central motif, with the mint name and Nanakshahi regnal year rendered in bold relief. The design is characteristic of the hammered coinage produced at the Amritsar Mint during the Sikh Empire period, with irregular flan edges typical of hand-struck issues. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays a prominent cross-like or square decorative symbol at centre, flanked by dotted ornamental groupings arranged symmetrically within the field. Gurmukhi inscriptions invoking the name of Guru Nanak and divine protection are distributed across the upper and lower registers, separated by a horizontal line. The bold, deeply struck lettering and the irregular flan are consistent with hammered copper coinage of the Amritsar Mint during the Sikh Empire period. |
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| Mintage | ND (1822-1830) |
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