Indore Shivaji Rao Half Anna Copper Coin 1957

Indore Princely State Shivaji Rao Holkar Half Anna copper coin, dated Vikram Samvat 1957 (1900 AD). The obverse features a reclining bull surrounded by Devanagari inscription naming Shivaji Rao Holkar. The reverse displays INDORE, ADHA ANNA and the Vikram Samvat date 1957, enclosed within a distinctive floral wreath and beaded border. This coin was issued during the reign of Shivaji Rao Holkar, ruler of the Indore Princely State and member of the Holkar dynasty. The coin represents the traditional copper coinage of Indore and is an interesting piece of late 19th and early 20th century Indian princely-state numismatics. The catalogue specification is approximately 11.52 grams in weight and 31 mm in diameter, with a round shape, milled construction and smooth edge.

Specifications: Country: India; State: Indore Princely State; Ruler: Shivaji Rao Holkar; Denomination: Half Anna; Value: 1/32 Rupee; Date: Vikram Samvat 1957 (1900 AD); Metal: Copper; Weight: Approximately 11.52 grams; Diameter: Approximately 31 mm; Shape: Round; Technique: Milled; Orientation: Medal alignment; Edge: Smooth; Obverse: Reclining bull with Devanagari inscription of Shivaji Rao Holkar; Reverse: Indore, Half Anna and VS 1957 within floral wreath and beaded border; Reference: KM#35.