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 coin from the Indian princely state of Tonk dates to 1932, during the reign of George V and under the authority of Muhammad Sa'adat Ali Khan, the ruling nawab. Struck in pure copper with precise milled edges, this round coin measures 21mm in diameter and weighs 4.8g, representing a fraction (1/64th) of the Indian Rupee system of that era. The Tonk princely state occupied a unique position in British India, and coins bearing dual nomenclature of both the British monarch and local ruler are particularly sought after by numismatists. This specific issue is scarce, as Tonk's coinage production was limited compared to major mints. The coin is now demonetized, making it purely a collectible artifact of India's pre-independence monetary history. For serious collectors, this piece represents a tangible connection to a fascinating period when Indian princely states maintained semi-autonomous coinage rights. Its age, historical significance, limited circulation, and the confluence of British and Mughal-era Indian governance make it an increasingly valuable addition to any collection focused on Indian numismatic heritage or British colonial-era coins.