Gadhaiya paisa

Issuer Gadhaiya
Year 1050-1300
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Drachm
Currency Drachm (543-1390)
Composition Silver
Weight 4.47 g
Diameter 15 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DR#159
Obverse description Highly stylized Sassanian-style bust of king right. 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.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering Sri
Reverse description Stylized Sassanian-style fire altar with highly stylized attendants
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge Plain
Mint
Mintage ND (1050-1300) - -
Numisquare ID 5541726250
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