A legend in Devanagari `Sarkar`, short hoof and scimitar all within beaded circle. Outside circle, `Shri Sayajirao.M. Gaekwad, `Sena Khas Khel Shamsher Bahadur`
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
श्री.सयाजीराव.म.गायकवाड.
सरकार
सेना खास खेल शमशेर बहादुर (Translation: Shree Sayajirao M. Gaekwad administrator of Baroda, brave and distinguished swordsman)
Reverse description
Legend in Devanagari `Samvat Ek Paisa`, Georgian calendar date below, all within beaded circle. Wreath surrounds
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
संवत
एक पैसा
१९४७ (Translation: Era One paisa 1947)