Summary
1/2 Anna coin,1944 VS (1887-1888 AD) issued by Maharaja Shivaji Rao of the Indore Princely State, India.
Milled copper coinage struck at the Indore mint
Obverse Description
Bull reclining facing left; around, legend in Sanskrit characters.
Reverse Description
At centre within a bead circle, legend giving the denomination and in the third line the date in Vikram Samvat system, '1944'; around, a closed floral wreath.
Edge Description
Plain.
Significance
The arms of Indore includes an image of Nandi, the bull sacred to Shiva in a pose like that on this coin. The coin was issued by Shivaji Rao one of the Holkar rulers of Indore by whom Shiva was specially adored.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from (Estate of) Mr Erich Wodak, John Gartner, 24 Jan 1983
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Date Issued
1944 VS
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Issued By
Shivaji Rao XII - Government of Indore, Indore, India, 1887-1888
Maharajadhiraja Raj Rajeshwar Sawai Shri Sir Shivaji Rao Holkar Bahadur XII. -
Denomination
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Series
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Material
Copper
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
31 mm (Outside Diameter), 12.02 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#35.1
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900., 622 Pages
