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2 Paisa Bhonslas
| Issuer | Bhonsla Dynasty of Nagpur |
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| Year | 1788-1846 |
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| Diameter | 22 mm |
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| Obverse description | Hammered copper flan bearing a three-line Persian legend in the field, reading 'Sultan / Ahmad Shah / Bahadur', struck in the name of the Mughal emperor Ahmad Shah Bahadur as a nominal suzerain authority. The script is rendered in a bold, somewhat crude nastaʿlīq hand characteristic of provincial Maratha mint production. The field surface is uneven and shows typical die-sinking irregularities consistent with hand-hammered technique. No border ornament or additional decorative device is present. |
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| Reverse description | Hammered copper flan displaying a two-line Persian mint legend in the field, reading 'Zarb / Nagpur', denoting the place of issue as the Nagpur mint under Bhonsla authority. The inscription is struck in a bold, somewhat irregular nastaʿlīq script, consistent with the crude workmanship typical of provincial copper coinage of this series. The field is plain with no additional decorative elements, border, or symbols. Die misalignment and surface irregularities are evident, reflecting standard hammered production practice at the Hinganghat mint. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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