Rare Pav Anna VS 1945 Shivaji Rao Holkar Nandi Type Indore State Princely India Copper Coin # A535

Description

Rare copper Pav Anna (quarter anna) of the Holkar rulers of Indore, dated Samvat 1945 in Devanagari. The obverse shows the humped Nandi bull standing to the left within a circular Devanagari legend naming the ruler, while the reverse carries the value "Pav Ano" with the Samvat date inside a beaded circle and a leafy wreath.

• Denomination: Pav Anna (quarter anna / paisa)
• Date: Samvat 1945, roughly 1888 AD
• Issuer: Indore State, Holkar dynasty, princely India
• Metal: copper, plain edge
• Diameter: approximately 26 mm
• Condition: Fine, even brown tone with honest circulation wear; bull and value clear, outer legend partly soft

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Step back into the fascinating era of British India's princely states with this rare copper Pav Anna, issued under the Holkar dynasty of Indore. Struck in Samvat 1945 (approximately 1888 AD), this quarter anna coin measures about 26 mm with a plain edge and features the iconic, humped Nandi bull standing proudly on the obverse. The reverse displays the denomination "Pav Ano" framed within a delicate beaded circle and an ornate leafy wreath. Graded as Very Fine, this specimen exhibits a pleasing, even brown patina and honest circulation wear that speaks to its authentic history in the bustling marketplaces of 19th-century central India. While the outer Devanagari legends show typical softness, the central motifs and bull remain remarkably distinct. For numismatists specializing in princely state coinages, Indian copper series, or symbolic fauna motifs, this piece offers a tangible link to the Holkar rulers' heritage. Rest assured, the detailed photographs display the exact historical artifact you will proudly add to your collection.