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) at the Lashkar mint
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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                                Acquisition InformationDonation from (Estate of) Mr Erich Wodak, John Gartner, 1982 
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                                Date Issued1926 VS 
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                                Issued ByJayaji Rao III - Government of Gwalior, Gwalior, India, 1926 VS 
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                                MaterialCopper 
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                                Axis06 
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                                Dimensions19 mm (Outside Diameter), 6.32 g (Weight) 
 
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                                ShapeIrregular 
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                                ReferencesKM#143.2 
 [Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900., 607 Pages
 
 
             
                         
                         
        