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Nazrana Mohur - Maharawal Lakshman Singh of Banswara
| Issuer | Princely state of Banswara (Indian princely states) |
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| Year | 1844-1905 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse lettering | Samsatraba |
| Reverse description | Central field displaying a bold Devanagari script legend in high relief, mirroring the general layout of the obverse but with a distinct arrangement of characters. Stylized foliate and floral ornaments occupy the upper and lower periphery of the field, consistent with the decorative vocabulary of Rajput nazrana coinage. A small pellet appears to the left of the central inscription. The overall execution reflects the hand-crafted character typical of presentation mohurs issued by the Banswara state. |
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Nazrana coins were never intended for commerce. Issued as ceremonial presentation pieces — nazrana meaning "tribute" or "offering" in Persian — they were struck for specific occasions: a new ruler's accession, a visit from a British political officer, or a formal durbar. Maharawal Lakshman Singh ruled Banswara for over six decades, one of the longest reigns among the Rajputana states, which means this mohur could mark any number of such events across a remarkably extended period.
Banswara's output of presentation gold was never large. These pieces passed hands as gifts rather than through any mint distribution channel, which accounts for the survival rate in comparatively fresh condition.