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Obverse: Portrait of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwar III in traditional Maratha turban
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Princely State of Baroda Maharaja Sayaji Rao III Silver One Rupee with Royal Portrait (VS 1949 / 1892 CE)
SKU: PS-BAR-SR3-1949• Ref: KM# Y36• Mint: Baroda State Mint
₹7,500₹8,50012% OFF
Price includes GST & insured transit insuranceHistorical Background
Sayaji Rao III was renowned as an enlightened patron of education and arts, commissioning the Baroda College, funding Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's higher education at Columbia University, and modernizing his state.
Curator's Provenance Note:
“One of the few princely state coins featuring an accurate lifelike bust of an Indian monarch. Struck with modern milled technology at the royal Baroda mint.”
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Physical & Historical Archival Data
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Museum Numismatic Specifications
Verified StandardsHistorical PeriodPrincely States of India
Dynasty / EmpireGaekwar Dynasty
Monarch / RulerMaharaja Sayaji Rao III Gaekwar
Issuing Country / StateState of Baroda (Gujarat)
DenominationOne Rupee
Gregorian Year1892 CE
Vikram Samvat YearVS 1949
Mint of MintageBaroda State Mint
Composition / MetalSilver
Fineness / Purity0.900 Silver
Official Weight11.38 g
Diameter30.5 mm
Thickness1.8 mm
Edge CharacteristicMilled / Reeded
Catalog Reference (KM# / Pridmore)KM# Y36
Authentication AuthorityIn-House Gallery Certified
Obverse Epigraphy & Iconography
Portrait of Maharaja in Maratha pagri facing right, legend 'Shrimant Maharaja Sayajirao Gaikwad Sena Khas Khel Shamsher Bahadur'.
Reverse Epigraphy & Iconography
Denomination 'Ek Rupaya' and date 1949 in Nagari, with royal scimitar (Talwar).
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