Summary

Copper 1 Paisa coin issued by Maharaja Jayaji Rao in the Gwalior Princely State
Machine struck coinage produced in 1926 VS (1869-1870 AD)

Obverse Description

At centre within line border, between sprays,Trisul; above, Sanskit characters; below, the VS date 1926 in Sanskrit numerals; around, border of beads

Reverse Description

At centre within line border, a swirled design between trident on right and spear on left; above, Sanskit character; below, the VS date 1926 in Sanskrit numerals; around, border of beads

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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