Maratha (Vrindavan / Muminabad Brindaban Mint) Copper Full Paisa

MARATHA CONFEDERACY: Copper Paisa (Full Paisa)

• Mint: Vrindavan (Muminabad Brindaban / Bindraban)

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

• Weight: 8.43 g

• Diameter: 17.1 mm

• Metal: Copper

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

Reverse: Mint name split across the field (Muminabad Brindaban) featuring the characteristic Maratha fish symbol / mintmark and decorative floral symbols in the field.

Notes:

At 8.43g, this specimen is a full copper paisa issued under Maratha control at the sacred mint of Vrindavan (Brindaban). Exceptional condition for the issue, struck centered on a thick copper flan with crisp, high-relief Perso-Arabic calligraphy and clear mint symbols