Nazrana Rupee - Ganga Singh (Medallic Coinage) 1937 front Nazrana Rupee - Ganga Singh (Medallic Coinage) 1937 back
Nazrana Rupee - Ganga Singh (Medallic Coinage) 1937 photo
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Nazrana Rupee - Ganga Singh Medallic Coinage

1937 year
Silver 12.9 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Bikanir (Indian princely states)
Maharaja
Ganga Singh (1887-1943)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1937
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee
Composition
Silver
Weight
12.9 g
Diameter
31 mm
Thickness
2.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#46016
Rarity index
67%

Reverse

Crowned Monogram of Ganga Singh's Initials (GS) inside wreath, legend in nagari "Rajshri, Bikaner, Gangashahi, VS date 1994, Ek Rupiya".
Symbols of royalty in circles, from top going clockwise: Eagle (mascot of the House of Rathore), Gaja (Royal morchel/staff/mace), Chauri (flywhisk), Chattra (ceremonial umbrella), Aftab-gir (Sun shield), Trisul (trident), Jhanda (flag)

Lettering: राजश्री बीकानेर गंगाशाही १९९४ एक रुपीया

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Nazrana Rupee - Ganga Singh (Medallic Coinage) 1937 from Princely state of Bikanir is that it was minted in a very limited quantity, with only 1,000 coins produced. This scarcity makes it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and enthusiasts of Indian princely state coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1937  - - - - - -

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