½ Anna - Edward VII [Sardar Singh]

The ½ Anna coin from the Princely state of Jodhpur, issued during the reign of Edward VII (1906-1908), features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the standard imperial crown, the coin bears the image of a Sardar Singh, a high-ranking military officer, in a turban and coat of arms. This design was specifically requested by the Maharaja of Jodhpur, Sardar Singh, after whom the coin was named. This coin is a rare and interesting example of a princely state coin that deviates from the standard British colonial design.

• early modern
• modern