2 Annas - Sayaji Rao III 1949 (1892) front 2 Annas - Sayaji Rao III 1949 (1892) back
2 Annas - Sayaji Rao III 1949 (1892) photo
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2 Annas - Sayaji Rao III

1949 (1892) year
Silver 1.4 g 15.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Baroda (Indian princely states)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1949 (1892)
Calendar
Vikram Samvat
Value
2 Annas (⅛)
Currency
Rupee
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.4 g
Diameter
15.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#28023
Rarity index
82%

Reverse

Value in Marathi (Nagari script), "Dhon Aane"
Scimitar & VS date below, flanked by sprays

Lettering:
दोन
आणे
१९४९

Translation:
Two Annas
(VS) 1949

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Sayaji Rao III, who was the last ruling king of the Princely State of Baroda, and was known for his efforts to modernize and develop the state.