½ Mohur - Ganga Singh 50th Anniversary of Reign - Nazrana
1994 (1938) year| Gold (.917) | 4.39 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Princely state of Bikanir (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Maharaja | Ganga Singh (1887-1943) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1994 (1938) |
| Calendar | Vikram Samvat |
| Value | ½ Mohur (15⁄2) |
| Currency | Rupee |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 4.39 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#424185 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hexagonal encapsulation with six symbols (including flag, trident, peacock and others), with lettering above, below and in between.
Script: Devanagari
Lettering: राजश्री बीकानेर गंगाशाही १९९४ एक रुपीया
Translation:
Rajashi
1/2 mohur ganga shahi
VS1944-1999/1887-1942AD
Bikanir
Edge
Reeded
Comment
HM Ganga Singh was the ruler of the Princely State of Bikanir from 1887 to 1937 at the minting of this coin, making it 50 years of his reign though as he was not of the age of majority at his ascension, it was under British regency. This coin was likely minted by Spinks and Sons in London, part of a series of coins minted for the commemoration and did not circulate (a large portion likely never made it to India in the first place) since Bikanir gave up its minting privileges after the ascension of Ganga Singh. A larger Full Mohur version was also struck. Some weight variation (4.35-4.4) and Diameter (17-20) is to be expected. Pictures is regular strike.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the reign of Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner, who ruled the princely state from 1887 to 1942. The coin's design features an image of the Maharaja on one side and the Bikaner coat of arms on the other. The use of gold and the limited mintage of 500 coins make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
