Krishnaraja Wodeyar III Copper 5 Cash – Elephant Type, Mysore State M91

A historic copper 5 Cash coin of the Mysore Princely State, issued during the reign of Krishnaraja Wodeyar III in the 19th century.

The obverse features the traditional elephant motif associated with Mysore coinage, accompanied by Kannada symbols and lettering. The reverse carries the denomination and Kannada legend, although parts of the inscription are weak from circulation.

These small copper coins formed part of the everyday currency of the Mysore Kingdom and are popular among collectors of Wodeyar, Mysore and South Indian princely-state coinage.

State: Mysore
Ruler: Krishnaraja Wodeyar III
Reign: 1799–1868
Denomination: 5 Cash
Metal: Copper
Type: Elephant / Kannada Legend
Approx. Weight: Around 2.0–2.2 g for the type
Reference: KM C171 / C171b family
Obverse: Elephant with Kannada symbol/legend
Reverse: 5 Cash denomination with Kannada inscription
Condition: Circulated, approximately Fine
Period: 19th Century

The coin shown is the actual specimen offered. Differences in strike, patina, flan shape and legend clarity are normal for these early copper issues.