Summary
Copper 1/4 Anna coin issued by Madho Rao in the Gwalior Princely State
Machine struck coinage produced in 1970 VS (1913 AD)
Thin flan
Obverse Description
Draped bust of Madho Rao facing right; around, legend
Reverse Description
Arms with supporters; below, date in Vikram Samvat system, 1970; around, legend in Persian and 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
1970 VS
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Issued By
Madho Rao II - Government of Gwalior, Gwalior, India, 1970 VS
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Mint
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Person Depicted
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Copper
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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
1.5 mm (Depth), 22 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.23 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#171
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000., 1070 Pages
