Summary
Copper 1/2 Pice coin issued by Madho Rao in the Gwalior Princely State
Machine struck coinage produced in 1957 VS (1900 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 (in centre the denomination 1/2); below, date in Vikram Samvat system, 1957; 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.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from (Estate of) Mr Erich Wodak, John Gartner, 1982
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Date Issued
1957 VS
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Issued By
Madho Rao II - Government of Gwalior, Gwalior, India, 1957 VS
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Mint
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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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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
20 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.92 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#164
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900., 610 Pages
