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.
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
1926 VS
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Issued By
Jayaji Rao III - Government of Gwalior, Gwalior, India, 1926 VS
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Mint
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Copper
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Axis
10
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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
19 mm (Outside Diameter), 6.09 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#143
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900., 607 Pages