Summary
Copper 1 Paisa coin issued by the Gaekwad Maharaja of Baroda, Sayaji Rao III
Hammered Coinage struck in VS 1947 (1890 AD), mint not recorded
Obverse Description
At centre within a line circle, a ball; above, Nagari legend (Transliteration: Sa Ga); below, scimitar.
Reverse Description
Within a line circle, three lines of legend, the centre being the VS date, 1947.
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
The date on this coins is given according to the Vikram (or Bikram) Samvat calander which is about 56 years 8 1/2 months ahead of the Christian era.
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
1947 VS
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Issued By
Sayaji Rao III - Baroda Princely State, Baroda, India, 1947 VS
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Copper
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Axis
03
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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
18 mm (Outside Diameter), 7.8 g (Weight)
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Shape
Irregular
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References
Y#24
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900., 583 Pages
