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Nazrana Rupee - Ganga Singh Pattern
1994 (1937) year| Gold (.900) | 17.15 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Princely state of Bikanir (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Maharaja | Ganga Singh (1887-1943) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1994 (1937) |
| Calendar | Vikram Samvat |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 17.15 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#315578 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 Pattern Nazrana Rupee - Ganga Singh (Pattern) 1994 (1937) from Princely state of Bikanir (Indian princely states) made of Gold (.900) weighing 17.15 g is that it features a unique blend of Indian and Western design elements. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Ganga Singh, the Maharaja of Bikaner, in a traditional Indian style, while the reverse features a depiction of the Ganges River, which is a common motif in Indian art and mythology, surrounded by a Western-style wreath. This blending of styles reflects the cultural exchange and influences that existed between India and Europe during the time period.
