Summary

Brass 1/4 Anna coin issued by Maharaja Jivaji Rao in the Gwalior Princely State
Machine struck coinage produced in 1999 VS (1942 AD)

Obverse Description

Draped bust of Jivaji Rao facing right; around, legend divided by coiled cobras

Reverse Description

Arms with supporters; below, date in Vikram Samvat system, 1999; around, legend in Sanskrit characters

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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