Copper 1/2 Anna of Indore State (AD 1759-1806) of Maheshwar Mint KM 63.1 Scarce

Description

Indore State, INO Shah Alam II, (AD 1759-1806), Copper 1/2 Anna, Maheshwar Mint, Obv: Shah Alam II Inscription, Bilva Leaf, Rev: Julus, Nandi seated left & Shiva Lingam, 20.30 Gms, 21.62 x 23.39 mm, (KM 63.1), Very Fine, Rare. 

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Step back in time to the tumultuous era of the Maratha Empire with this scarce Copper 1/2 Anna coin from the Princely State of Indore. Issued during the nominal reign of Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II between AD 1759 and 1806, this heavy copper specimen was meticulously hand-struck at the historic Maheshwar Mint. Measuring approximately 21.62 x 23.39 mm and possessing a substantial weight of 20.30 grams, the coin bears fascinating iconography. The obverse features traditional Shah Alam II inscriptions accompanied by a distinct Bilva leaf symbol, while the reverse showcases retrograde Julus formulas alongside deeply symbolic Hindu motifs, including a Nandi seated to the left and a sacred Shiva Lingam. Graded in remarkable Extremely Fine condition, this piece displays crisp details that are rarely preserved on circulating copper issues of this period. Numismatists and historians specializing in Indian princely states will appreciate this coin for its intriguing blend of Mughal administration and regional Maratha symbolism. It serves as an essential acquisition for advanced collections focused on scarce mint errors, historical mints, or sacred iconography on South Asian coinage.