Baroda Malhar Rao Gaekwad Paisa (Baroda)

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Ruler : Malhar Rao Gaekwad
Era : AD 1870 – 1875 / AH 1287- 1292
Dynasty : Gaekwad
Denomination : Paisa
Mint : Baroda
Weight : 7.80 g
Diameter : 20.80 mm approx
Date On Coin : AH 1288
Reference Number : KM# Y16

Obverse :
Nagari Maa Gaa (for Malhar Rao Gaekwad), sphere or circle below,
flanked by AH date 1288 (1871-72 CE), scimitar below.

Reverse :
Persian Inscription

Comment :
Malhar Rao’s copper coinage continued featuring the shaded ball or circle seen on the late coins of Sayaji Rao II.

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The State of Baroda traces its origins to 1721 when Pilaji Rao Gaekwad, an officer in the Maratha Peshwa's army, was given the task of collecting the tax revenues from major parts of what is now the state of Gujarat. The Gaekwads arose from humble origins, the name Gaekwad meaning "Cow Herd".

Condition Extra Fine
Metal Copper

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