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4 Annas - Sayaji Rao III
1949 (1892) year| Silver | 2.62 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Princely state of Baroda (Indian princely states) |
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| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1949 (1892) |
| Calendar | Vikram Samvat |
| Value | 4 Annas (¼) |
| Currency | Rupee |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.62 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#48446 |
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| Rarity index | 81% |
Interesting fact
The 4 Annas coin from the Princely state of Baroda, issued in 1949, features an interesting design element - the portrait of Sayaji Rao III, the ruler of Baroda, is depicted in a unique style that blends traditional Indian and Western influences. The coin's design was created by the renowned artist and engraver, P. G. Narayana Rao, and it showcases the fusion of cultural styles that was prevalent during the British colonial era in India.
