Bust of Jivaji Rao on Half Anna
2021-09-01 Wed
The Princely state of Gwalior existed in the mid 18th century as a part of the Maratha confederacy. It was founded in 1761 by Ranoji Shinde who was an accomplished soldier, local Chieftain, and Governor. He served under Peshwa Baji Rao as one of the top three senior commanders. Ranoji is known as the founder of the Scindia dynasty. He first set his headquarters in the ancient city of Ujjain; a city that remained the capital for the Scindias until 1810.The Maratha Kingdom of Gwalior had a flag in a saffron tone with a swallowtail. Its coat of arms featured two cobras and the blazing sun at the center.
An adjoined copper coin of denomination Half Anna was minted at Gwalior by Jivaji Rao in 1999 Vikram Samwat. The coin has a bust of Jivaji Rao which is facing the left side. It also has Devanagari legends and mint names. The reverse of the coin depicts a coat of arms and denomination.
Image Courtesy: Mintage World
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