© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
¼ Anna - Madho Rao
| Copper | 5.1 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Princely state of Gwalior (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Maharaja | Madho Rao Scindia (1886-1925) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1970-1974 (1913-1917) |
| Calendar | Vikram Samvat |
| Value | ¼ Anna (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Rupee |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.1 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#16949 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Value, Coat of arms, Date below
Legend In Devnagari: Pav Anna, Samat 1974
Lettering:
पाव आना
समत १९७४
Translation:
Quarter Anna
VS year 1974
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Thin planchet type- The dies for these coins were most likely prepared with hand punches. Thus there are many varieties of bust, font style & size, distance between lettering etc. The major difference between KM 170 & KM 171 is the weight (thick & thin planchet)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Anna - Madho Rao coin from the Princely state of Gwalior is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in India. The coin was issued during the reign of Madho Rao, who was the last ruler of the Scindia dynasty, which had ruled Gwalior for over 1,000 years. The coin was minted in 1913-1917, a time when India was experiencing significant political and social upheaval, including the Indian independence movement and the eventual abolition of the princely states system in 1947. Despite this turmoil, the ¼ Anna coin remained in circulation until 1970-1974, a testament to its enduring value and significance in Indian history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 (1913) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1974 (1917) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Anna - Madho Rao 1970-1974 (1913-1917) coin.
