© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
¼ Anna - George V
1912 year| Copper | 4.7 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Princely state of Sailana (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1912 |
| Value | 1 Paisa (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Rupee |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.7 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#33427 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 57% |
Reverse
Legend in English, all within a circle of dots
Outer margin, legend in English and Devnagari 'Sailana Raj'
Lettering:
SAILANA STATE
ONE
QUARTER
ANNA
INDIA
1912
सैलाना राज
Translation: Sailana State
Edge
Plain
Comment
Sailana State was founded by Jai Singh, great-grandson of Ratan Singh, founder of Ratlam State in 1736. Initially his capital was at Raoti. He built Sailana city as his new capital in 1736. On 5 January 1819 Sailana State became a British protectorate. Its last ruler signed the accession to the Indian Union on 15 June 1948.- This coin was struck during the reign of Jashwant Singh II
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Anna coin from the Princely state of Sailana is that it features a unique blend of Indian and British influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of King George V, while the reverse side features a depiction of a Hindu deity, Lord Ganesha, signifying the cultural fusion that was prevalent in the Indian princely states during the British colonial era.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 224000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Anna - George V 1912 coin.
