Indian princely states › Tonk,1 Pice 1932 - George V Muhammad Sa'adat Ali Khan Rare Coin

Description

Issuer	Princely state of Tonk (Indian princely states)
Emperor	British India › George V (1910-1936)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Year	1932
Value	1 Paisa (1⁄64)
Currency	Rupee
Composition	Copper
Weight	4.8 g
Diameter	21 mm
Thickness	1.88 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes

This exceptional 1 Pice copper coin from 1932 represents a fascinating piece of Indian numismatic history, issued by the princely state of Tonk during the reign of British India's King George V. Minted in pure copper with a weight of 4.8 grams and diameter of 21mm, this circulation coin exemplifies the milled craftsmanship of early 20th-century colonial India. The Tonk State, a semi-autonomous principality under British oversight, issued this coin during a significant period of Indian transition. Muhammad Sa'adat Ali Khan, the ruling nawab, authorized this denomination as part of the state's monetary system. The 1 Pice represented 1/64th of a rupee—a common small denomination for everyday transactions of that era. What makes this coin particularly collectible is its rarity and historical significance. As a state-issued coin rather than imperial currency, specimens from Tonk are considerably scarcer than mainstream British Indian coins. The piece has been demonetized, making it purely a collector's item with no current monetary function—a status that enhances its value to numismatists. Perfect for collectors interested in Indian princely states, colonial history, or world coins, this artifact offers tangible connection to pre-independence India's complex political landscape.