© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
2 Paisa - Sayaji Rao III Baroda
| Copper | 16.3 g | 29.5 mm |
| Issuer | Princely state of Baroda (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1940-1950 (1883-1893) |
| Calendar | Vikram Samvat |
| Value | 2 Paisa (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Rupee |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 16.3 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#14275 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 20% |
Reverse
Within beaded circle, value and VS date in Devnagari,
"Samvat dhon paise", within a wreathed border.
Lettering:
संवत
दोन पैसे
१९४४
Translation: Samvat year 1944, two paise
Edge
Plain
Comment
KM#32.1, Inner legend curved: "Sarkar" (सरकार)KM#32.2, Inner legend straight: "Sarkar", short hoof, scimitar, thick planchet 16.3 - 16.8 g
KM#32.2a, Inner legend straight: "Sarkar", short hoof, scimitar, thin planchet 12.4 - 13.3 g
The coin described under KM 32.2a for the year 1948 (VS 1891) has a variant with orientation having coin alignment.
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Sayaji Rao III, who was the ruler of the Princely state of Baroda from 1883 to 1893. He was known for his progressive policies and reforms, which included the introduction of a new currency, the Baroda rupee, which replaced the previous currency, the Victoria rupee. The 2 Paisa coin was part of this new currency system and was widely used in the princely state of Baroda during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 (1890) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1948 (1891) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1949 (1892) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1950 (1893) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Paisa - Sayaji Rao III (Baroda) 1940-1950 (1883-1893) coin.
