Summary

Copper 1 Paisa coin issued by the Gaekwad Maharaja of Baroda, Sayaji Rao III
Hammered Coinage struck in VS 1948 (1891 AD), mint not recorded
Note; Overdate: the numeral for 8 over 7

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, 1948.

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.

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