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Obverse: Gwalior state coat of arms with crossed spears, serpent, and sun
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Princely State of Gwalior Maharaja Madho Rao Scindia Heavy Copper Paisa (VS 1956 / 1899 CE)
SKU: PS-GWL-MR-1956• Ref: KM# 170• Mint: Ujjain / Gwalior Mint
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Price includes GST & insured transit insuranceHistorical Background
The Scindias were prominent leaders of the Maratha Confederacy. By the late 19th century, Gwalior's state-of-the-art steam-powered mint produced highly uniform copper and silver issues.
Curator's Provenance Note:
“Gwalior coins of this series are beloved for their bold heraldic imagery and thick chunky planchet weight.”
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Physical & Historical Archival Data
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Museum Numismatic Specifications
Verified StandardsHistorical PeriodPrincely States of India
Dynasty / EmpireScindia Dynasty
Monarch / RulerMaharaja Madho Rao Scindia
Issuing Country / StateState of Gwalior (Central India)
DenominationOne Paisa
Gregorian Year1899 CE
Vikram Samvat YearVS 1956
Mint of MintageUjjain / Gwalior Mint
Composition / MetalCopper
Official Weight6.80 g
Diameter24.2 mm
Thickness1.9 mm
Edge CharacteristicPlain
Catalog Reference (KM# / Pridmore)KM# 170
Authentication AuthorityIn-House Gallery Certified
Obverse Epigraphy & Iconography
Royal Scindia crest with cobra, sun face and Marathi legend.
Reverse Epigraphy & Iconography
Devanagari legend 'Ek Paisa' with date VS 1956.
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