Maratha Coinage
OriginIndia
First Minted1700
MaterialGold/Silver/Copper
TypeCoin
About Maratha Coinage
The coins of the Maratha Confederacy, which challenged Mughal power. Featured the Maratha flag and symbols of Hindu deities. The Marathas issued gold and silver coins from mints at Pune, Satara, and Tanjore. The Shivrai copper coin bore the name of Chhatrapati Shivaji. Maratha coinage represents Hindu resistance to Mughal rule. The coins are collected for their historical significance and connection to Shivaji.
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