½ Rupee - Akbar Shah II [Sayaji Rao II] 1238-1262 (1823-1846) front ½ Rupee - Akbar Shah II [Sayaji Rao II] 1238-1262 (1823-1846) back
½ Rupee - Akbar Shah II [Sayaji Rao II] 1238-1262 (1823-1846) photo
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½ Rupee - Akbar Shah II [Sayaji Rao II]

 
Silver 5.8 g 16.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Baroda (Indian princely states)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1238-1262 (1823-1846)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
½ Rupee
Currency
Rupee
Composition
Silver
Weight
5.8 g
Diameter
16.2 mm
Thickness
3.9 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#46505
Rarity index
81%

Reverse

Inscription in Urdu, "Sa" in Nagari (for Sayaji). Sword mint mark

Lettering:
Manus memanat Sana Julus Zarb
सा

Unabridged legend: Struck in the (RY) year of his tranquil prosperous reign

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Akbar Shah II, also known as Sayaji Rao II, who was the ruler of the Princely state of Baroda in India from 1823 to 1846. Despite being a princely state, Baroda was known for its progressive and modern outlook, and this coin reflects that era's cultural and economic influences.