Maratha Empire - Vrindavan (Brindaban) Mint Copper Paisa

• Denomination: Copper Paisa (or Half Paisa / Fractional Paisa based on 5.65g weight)

• Era/Period: Princely States / Maratha Confederacy / Late Mughal Period (c. late 18th Century / AH 1200s / 1780s–1800s)

• Mint: Vrindavan / Brindaban (Muminabad Brindaban)

• Authority: Issued in the name of Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II (AH 1174–1221 / 1759–1806 AD) under Maratha control

• Composition: Copper

• Weight: 5.65 g

• Diameter: 17 mm

• Obverse Description: Persian legend fragments bearing the imperial title of Shah Alam II, accompanied by mint mark symbols including a Katar (traditional Indian dagger) / Trident-like symbol

• Reverse Description: Persian inscription fragments for the mint name Muminabad Brindaban, featuring the characteristic regional mint mark (Mahi / Fish symbol and flower/sprays)

Description

For sale is an intriguing and scarce copper Paisa (or fractional Paisa) struck at the Vrindavan (Brindaban) mint in the Mathura region during the late 18th century.

This crude, local dump coinage was struck under Maratha authority in the regional holy city of Vrindavan/Mathura in the name of the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II.

• Obverse: Boldly displays prominent regional mint symbols, including a clear Katar (traditional Indian punch dagger) / stylized trisula symbol across the flan alongside fragments of the Persian royal title.

• Reverse: Features the characteristic Mahi (Fish) mint mark of the Vrindavan / Mathura district issues within the truncated Persian mint legend (Muminabad Brindaban)