© Baldwins of St James Ltd
© Baldwins of St James Ltd
¼ Mohur - Sayaji Rao III OMS Pattern
1942 (1886) year| Silver | 1.46 g | - |
| Issuer | Princely state of Baroda (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1942 (1886) |
| Calendar | Vikram Samvat |
| Value | ¼ Mohur (15⁄4) |
| Currency | Rupee |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.46 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#423286 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
State over talwar and date surrounded by wreath
Script: Devanagari
Lettering:
वडोदे
१९४२
Translation:
Baroda
1942
Comment
Km unlisted however the coin is very similar to KM YA38 and has a similar ¼ turn to KM YA39. One specimen is confirmed to exist, sold by Baldwins in 2001 and then again as part of the David Fore collection. Later offered by Stephen Album Rare Coins in 2018. Lesser known denomination and Off Metal Strike. No explicit denomination listed. Large letters and Large Bust.
Interesting fact
The Pattern ¼ Mohur - Sayaji Rao III (OMS Pattern) 1942 (1886) from Princely state of Baroda (Indian princely states) made of Silver weighing 1.46 g is an interesting coin because it features a unique blend of Indian and Western design elements. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Sayaji Rao III, the ruler of Baroda, in a traditional Indian style, while the reverse features a depiction of a lion and a palm tree, which is a common motif in Western heraldry. This fusion of styles reflects the cultural exchange and influences that existed between India and Europe during the colonial era.
