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1050-1250 India Gadhaiya Paisa Inscribed Malwa Region Copper Drachm Ancient Coin
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Description
Gadhaiya Paisa - InscribedMalwa Region
Features
Country
Gadhaiy (Northern Dynasties)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1050-1250
Value
1 Drachm (1)
Currency
Drachm (
543-1390
)
Composition
Copper
Weight
3.9 g
Diameter
12 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Number
N# 58919
References
Dr# 169
Obverse
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.
Lettering:
ज
Reverse
Fire Altar
Edge
Plain
Comments
Inscribed Gadhiya Paisas are found in Malwa Region and are believed to have issues for temple offerings. Please Refer to P.C. Roy's "Coins of Northen India" Book Page 142 for more details.