¼ Rupee - Lakshman Singh ND (1870) front ¼ Rupee - Lakshman Singh ND (1870) back
¼ Rupee - Lakshman Singh ND (1870) photo
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¼ Rupee - Lakshman Singh ND

1870 year
Silver 2 g 13 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Banswara (Indian princely states)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1870
Value
¼ Rupee
Currency
Rupee
Composition
Silver
Weight
2 g
Diameter
13 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#50734
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Translation: Samsatraba

Edge

Plain

Comment

Script made by the ruler Lakshman Singh, who reigned from 1844 to 1905. These coins were used as Nazarana (gift) rupees and did not circulate

Interesting fact

The ¼ Rupee coin from the Princely state of Banswara, issued during the reign of Lakshman Singh ND (1870), features a unique design element - a crescent moon and a six-pointed star on the obverse side, which represents the Islamic influence on the region.