Nazrana Rupee - Ganga Singh Pattern

Features

Issuer Princely state of Bikanir (Indian princely states)
Maharaja Ganga Singh (1887-1943)
Type Pattern
Year 1994 (1937)
Calendar Vikram Samvat
Value 1 Rupee
Currency Rupee
Composition Gold (.900)
Weight 17.15 g
Diameter 31 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
315578
References KM# M1a
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Commemorative issue

50th Anniversary of reign of Maharaja Ganga Singh

Obverse

Portrait of Ganga Singh, legend in Nagari,
"Maharajadhiraj Shree Ganga Singhji Bahadur" surrounds

Lettering: महाराजाधिराज श्री गंगा सिंहजी बहादुर

Reverse

Crowned Monogram of Ganga Singh's Initials (GS) inside wreath, legend in nagari "Rajshri, Bikaner, Gangashahi, VS date 1994, Ek Rupiya".
Symbols of royalty in circles, from top going clockwise: Eagle (mascot of the House of Rathore), Gaja (Royal morchel/staff/mace), Chauri (flywhisk), Chattra (ceremonial umbrella), Aftab-gir (Sun shield), Trisul (trident), Jhanda (flag)

Lettering: राजश्री बीकानेर गंगाशाही १९९४ एक रुपीया

Edge

Reeded

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1994 (1937)  Proof

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