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1/2 Anna - Madho Rao
| Issuer | Gwalior, Princely state of |
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| Year | 1889 |
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| Currency | Rupee |
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| Obverse description | Centrally positioned anthropomorphic sun effigy with a human face rendered in low relief, displaying stylized facial features within a circular solar disc surrounded by eight pointed rays. The sun motif is enclosed by a wreath of foliate branches arranged symmetrically around the field, with the entire design bordered by a raised dentilated rim. The overall composition reflects the traditional iconographic style of Gwalior princely coinage, evoking the dynastic solar symbol of the Scindia rulers. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse bears multiple horizontal lines of Devanagari legend arranged concentrically across the field within a dotted inner border and a raised dentilated outer rim. The inscriptions record the ruler's name and titles, the denomination, the mint name (Lashkar), and the regnal or Samvat date. The lettering is bold and deeply struck, characteristic of the machine-struck coinage issued under Madho Rao Scindia of Gwalior. |
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| Reverse lettering | अधा आना / सम्वत १९४६ / ग्वालियर / महाराज |
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