Summary
2 Annas, Milled Coinage, Issued by Sayiji Rao III, Baroda Princely State, India, 1949 VS (1892)
Mint not recorded
Obverse Description
Draped bust of Gaekwar Sayaji Rao III facing right wearing a jewelled turban; around, Negari legend (SRI SAYAJI RAO MA GAEKWAR)
Reverse Description
Within an open olive wreath, a simitar; above, the denomination in Nagari; bellow the VS date 1949
Edge Description
Incuse circles
Significance
Portrature was introduced on the coins in VS 1948 at the same time as modern machinery came into use at the mint.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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Date Issued
1949 VS
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Issued By
Sayaji Rao III - Baroda Princely State, Baroda, India, 1949 VS
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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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
16 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.31 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Y#33
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900., 584 Pages
