Tukoji Rao Holkar II, Copper pattern ½ Anna, 11.59g, VS 1942, Obv: Sun-face in centre, Dev

Tukoji Rao Holkar II, Copper pattern ½ Anna, 11.59g, VS 1942, Obv: Sun-face in centre, Devanagari legend “Shrimant Sarkar Holkar” around it, Rev: Recumbent Nandi in front of Shivaliga and a Bael leaf above, Devanagari legend “ShaharIndorSamwat 1942” around. About uncirculated, extremely rare. In 1885-1886, the government of Indore appears to have experimented with a number of designs for its coinage. In all probability these variations had to do with introduction of mechanization in coin manufacture. Some of the designs must have had very short runs judging by surviving examples – the coin off

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Auction: Auction #49 · Oswal Antiques · 2014-11-08 · Estimate: ₹ 100000 - ₹ 125000

Category: Princely States : Indore

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