These are fascinating copper coins from various Princely States of pre-independent India and neighboring regions.

1. Arcot State – Paisa
Mint: Arkat (Arcot)

Metal: Copper

Denomination: Paisa

Note: Arcot was a Mughal Subah (province) and later a Nawabdom in the Carnatic region of South India. Arcot coins often feature Persian/Arabic inscriptions.

Era: Likely from the late Mughal or Nawab period (18th–early 19th century).

2. Awadh (Oudh) State – Paisa
Mint: Najibabad

Date: AH 122x (Early 19th century)

Metal: Copper

Denomination: Paisa

Design Note: Features the fish symbol, a famous emblem of Awadh.

Historical Context: Awadh (Oudh) was a wealthy princely state in North India, famous for its unique coinage. Najibabad was one of its mints.

3. Bahawalpur State – 1/4 Anna (Copper)
Date: 1940 AD / AH 1359

Ruler: Nawab Sadiq Muhammad Khan V

Metal: Copper

Denomination: ¼ Anna

Design: Features the portrait of Nawab Sadiq Muhammad Khan.

Historical Context: Bahawalpur was a princely state now in modern-day Pakistan. The coin shows the transition towards more modern, portrait-based coins.

4. Banswara State – Paisa (Anonymous Issue)
Metal: Copper

Denomination: Paisa

Design: Features a unique symbol (resembling an ancient royal insignia).

Note: Labeled as an Anonymous Issue, meaning no ruler’s name is mentioned, common in some Rajput princely states.

Era: Likely 18th–19th century.

5. Bela State – Falus
Ruler: Mahmud Khan

Metal: Copper

Denomination: Falus (an old term for copper coins)

Design: Floral or emblematic motif visible.

Historical Context: Bela was a lesser-known princely state, possibly from the Baluchistan region. Mahmud Khan was one of its rulers.