Summary

Copper 1/4 Anna coin issued by Madho Rao in the Gwalior Princely State
Machine struck coinage produced in 1953 VS (1896 AD) at the Gwalior Fort mint

Obverse Description

Within a circle of beads, a cobra, facing, curled around crossed spear and trident; around, legend

Reverse Description

Within a circle of beads, legend in three lines; below, date in Vikram Samvat system, 1953; around bead circle, vine-work scroll

Edge Description

Plain

Significance

The Vikram Samvat calender was established by the Indian Emperor Vikramaditya following a military victory in 56 BC.

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