Summary

Copper 1/4 Anna coin issued by Jivaji Rao in the Gwalior Princely State
Machine struck coinage produced in 1986 VS (1929 AD)
'pug-nose' bust type

Obverse Description

Draped bust of Jivaji Rao facing right; around, legend

Reverse Description

Arms with supporters; below, date in Vikram Samvat system, 1986; 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.

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