Maratha Confederacy (Vrindavan / Muminabad Brindaban Mint) Copper 1/2 Paisa

MARATHA CONFEDERACY: Copper 1/2 Paisa (Fractional Paisa)

• Mint: Vrindavan (Muminabad Brindaban / Bindraban)

• Ruler / In the name of: Shah Alam II (AH 1174–1221 / 1759–1806 AD)

• Weight: 3.14 g

• Diameter: 14.6 mm

• Metal: Copper

Obverse: Perso-Arabic script with portions of the royal title/couplet of Emperor Shah Alam II (Badshah Ghazi).

Reverse: Mint name split across the field (Muminabad Brindaban) featuring the characteristic Maratha symbol / fish mintmark visible in the lower/field section.

Notes:

A scarce fractional copper issue struck under Maratha control at the holy city mint of Vrindavan (Brindaban). While full copper paisas from this series typically weigh between 6.5g and 9.9g, this light 3.14g specimen represents a half-paisa denomination