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
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 (the 8 almost all off flan).
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
1948 VS
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Issued By
Sayaji Rao III - Baroda Princely State, Baroda, India, 1948 VS
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Copper
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Axis
09
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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), 7.83 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
