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2 Paise - Tipu Sultan

Patan , Copper Coin

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Collector data sheet

Physical specifications

CI-DYN-B103-005
Metal
Copper
Weight
21.03-23.32 g
Diameter
33-35 mm
Shape
Circular
Edge Type
Plain / unlisted
Reference Catalog No.
KM 124.3 var / 124.7 var. Elephant right with flag/letter; reverse Patan mint and date on dated issue
Denomination2 Paise
Ruler / IssuerTipu Sultan
MintUnattributed princely-state mint
RarityScarce
Estimated Price Range₹1,500 – ₹4,000
EraPrincely State Coins
Historical orientation

This coin in its time

Dates are contextual and approximate; the highlighted entry is the catalogue issue period.

India context

Delhi Sultanate

Successive dynasties developed new administrative and monetary systems in northern India.

India context

Mongol and Yuan age

Continental routes expanded the movement of merchants, envoys, technologies, and ideas.

This specimen

This coin’s issue period

Tipu Sultan is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.

World context

Indian Ocean commerce

Port cities linked India with East Africa, Arabia, Persia, and Southeast Asia.

Overview & History

Period: Tipu Sultan AE 2-paisa, Patan. Reference: KM 124.3 var / 124.7 var. Elephant right with flag/letter; reverse Patan mint and date on dated issue.