Monday, September 30, 2013

Tipu Sultan – coins



Tipu Sultan ruled Mysore kingdom from 1772 – 1799 he is one of the pioneer in introducing new coinage. Tipu was born in the year of 1750 at Devanahalli, he was named after the saint Tipu Mastan Aulia he is also called as Tiger of Mysore.

He is a great leader in economy and management as well; Tipu introduced new coin denomination and new coin type as well. And it is valuable for Numismatics and really worth if your holding one.


Herewith we have listed couple of Tipu Sultan's coins .


 

Tipu Sultan -2-Paisa Copper




Tipu Sultan -Gold pagoda


 

Tipu Sultan - Gold pagoda


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