Hyderabad-Elichpur Feudatory Lion Coin

Description

1 Paisa Copper Coin | Hyderabad-Elichpur Feudatory (1834–1868 CE)
This rare 1 Paisa copper coin hails from the Hyderabad-Elichpur Feudatory, a semi-autonomous minting region under the Princely State of Hyderabad. Issued between 1834 and 1868 CE, the coin weighs 11.35 grams, with a thickness of 6.91 mm and a round shape measuring 18 mm in diameter.

Strikingly designed, one side displays a majestic lion, symbolizing strength and sovereignty. The other side bears Persian/Devanagari script typical of the period and region. As a fractional coin (1/64 of a Rupee), this paisa was a vital part of everyday transactions.

This coin captures the essence of princely coinage—a fusion of local authority and distinct cultural identity. A must-have for collectors of regional and pre-independence Indian coins.