India Indian princely states Gwalior, Princely state of
¼ Rupee - Shah Alam II (Jayaji Rao Scindia) 1865-1869 front ¼ Rupee - Shah Alam II (Jayaji Rao Scindia) 1865-1869 back
¼ Rupee - Shah Alam II (Jayaji Rao Scindia) 1865-1869 photo
© Joseph Kunnappally
¼ Rupee - Shah Alam II (Jayaji Rao Scindia) 1865-1869 front ¼ Rupee - Shah Alam II (Jayaji Rao Scindia) 1865-1869 back
© Joseph Kunnappally

¼ Rupee - Shah Alam II Jayaji Rao Scindia

 
Silver 2.8 g 13 mm
Description
Issuer
 Princely state of Gwalior (Indian princely states)
Maharaja
 Jayaji Rao Scindia (1843-1886)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 1865-1869
Value
 ¼ Rupee
Currency
 Rupee
Composition
 Silver
Weight
 2.8 g
Diameter
 13 mm
Thickness
 2.71 mm
Shape
 Round (irregular)
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-05
References
Numista
 N#49733
Rarity index
 88%

Reverse

Bow and arrow points down, "Ji" for Jayaji in Nagari

Lettering: जी

Translation: Jayaji Rao

Edge

Plain

Comment

- Weight varies 2.68-2.90 grams

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Shah Alam II, who was the last Mughal Emperor, and it features his name and title, "Jayaji Rao Scindia," which means "Victorious King" in Sanskrit.

See also

In the same collection

See Also

In the same collection
¼ Rupee - Jayaji Rao [Akbar II] ND front ¼ Rupee - Jayaji Rao [Akbar II] ND back ¼ Rupee - Jayaji Rao [Akbar II] ND  
Extremely rare standard circulation coin issued by Princely state of Gwalior, round shape, demonetized.
Silver 2.76 g 13 mm
¼ Rupee - Shah Alam II [Madho Rao] ND front ¼ Rupee - Shah Alam II [Madho Rao] ND back ¼ Rupee - Shah Alam II [Madho Rao] ND 1886 year
Extremely rare standard circulation coin issued by Princely state of Gwalior, round shape, demonetized.
Silver 2.9 g 13 mm