Tipu Sultan (1782-1799) Copper Paisa, Farrukhyab-Hisar, Weight: 11.31 gm.

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 Tipu Sultan (1782-1799) Copper Paisa, Farrukhyab-Hisar, Weight: 11.31 gm.

Caparisoned elephant walking left,
Persian legend stating mint Farrukhyab-Hisar (Chitaldurg)
Reference: KM 63.1

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