Gadhaiya Paisa - Inscribed Malwa Region

Issuer Gadhaiya
Year 1050-1250
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Drachm
Currency Drachm (543-1390)
Composition Billon
Weight 4.28 g
Diameter 13 mm
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Shape Round (irregular)
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Reference(s) DR#169
Obverse description 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.
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Reverse description Fire Altar
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Edge Plain
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Mintage ND (1050-1250) - -
Numisquare ID 9422244200
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