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.
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
1999 VS
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Issued By
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Person Depicted
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Brass
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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
19 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.88 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#179
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000., 1071 Pages
