© Sujit
© Sujit
½ Rupee - Ranjit Singh Jaisalmer ND
1860 year| Silver | 5.23 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Princely state of Jaisalmer (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1860 |
| Value | ½ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.23 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#79597 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Legend in Urdu:"dar al-riyasat Jaisalmer/maimanat manus/sanah jalus 22 = Struck at the Seat of the Government of Jaisalmer in the year 22 (sic) of the accession associated with prosperity
A bird: the mintmark of the princely state of Jaisalmer under the reign of Ranjit Singh (1846-1864)
Lettering: ۲۲
Translation: RY 22
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Rupee coin from the Princely state of Jaisalmer is that it features a unique blend of traditional Indian and Western design elements. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of Ranjit Singh, the Maharaja of Jaisalmer, while the reverse side features a depiction of a gazelle, which was a common motif in Indian coinage during that time period. The combination of these two elements reflects the cultural exchange and influences that were present in the Princely states during the 19th century.
