¼ Anna - Madho Rao 1974 (1917) front ¼ Anna - Madho Rao 1974 (1917) back
¼ Anna - Madho Rao 1974 (1917) photo
© Joseph Kunnappally

¼ Anna - Madho Rao

1974 (1917) year
Copper 5.1 g 22.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Gwalior (Indian princely states)
Maharaja
Madho Rao Scindia (1886-1925)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1974 (1917)
Calendar
Vikram Samvat
Value
¼ Anna (1⁄64)
Currency
Rupee
Composition
Copper
Weight
5.1 g
Diameter
22.5 mm
Thickness
1.6 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#22282
Rarity index
31%

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

- Continuous legend around bust on obverse

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Anna - Madho Rao 1974 (1917) 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 in 1917, just a few years after India had gained independence from British rule, and it features the image of Madho Rao, the last ruler of the Princely state of Gwalior. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of Indian numismatic history, providing a glimpse into the country's rich cultural heritage and the tumultuous period of transition that it underwent during the early 20th century.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1974 (1917)  - - - - - -

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