¼ Anna - Edward VIII (Umaid Singh) 1936 front ¼ Anna - Edward VIII (Umaid Singh) 1936 back
¼ Anna - Edward VIII (Umaid Singh) 1936 photo
© Joseph Kunnappally

¼ Anna - Edward VIII Umaid Singh

1936 year
Copper 10.5 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Jodhpur
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1936
Value
¼ Anna (1⁄64)
Currency
Rupee (1751-1945)
Composition
Copper
Weight
10.5 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#103925
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

Legend in Persian: Ba-zaman-i-Mubarak / Edward (Daroga mark) hashtam / Emperor Inglistan-o-Hindustan

Translation: During the auspicious time of /Edward 8th/ Emperor of England and India

Edge

Plain

Comment

- Varieties include 2 dots replacing the Persian 8" in the inscription and are quite common."
- Small Persian 8" left of Daroga's mark"
- Differences in KM# 131, 132 & 133 shown in image below

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Anna - Edward VIII (Umaid Singh) 1936 coin from the Princely state of Jodhpur is that it features a unique blend of Indian and British influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of King Edward VIII, while the reverse side showcases a depiction of the Umaid Bhawan Palace, which was the residence of the Maharaja of Jodhpur. This blending of cultural elements reflects the complex history and political dynamics of the Princely states during the British colonial era.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1936  - - - - - -

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