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# 359Rupee AD 1877 Mangal SinghIndia D Princely States - Alwar India – Alwar – Mangal Singh, as Sawai Maharao Raja (AH 1291-1310 / AD 1874-1892). Milled Coinage in the name of Queen Victoria and Mangal Singh. Rupee AD 1877, Mint: (Calcutta), Silver (ø 30.5 mm – w. 11.65 g.). Edge: grained. Pridmore 994. KM 45.
Obverse: Crowned bust of Queen Victoria to left, wearning a richly ornamented robe. Divided English legend around: Victoria's name with title (VICTORIA / EMPRESS). Beaded border.
Reverse: Persian legend in centre within linear cirlce. Mangal Singh's name with titles (from top to bottom: Maharao Raja / Sawai Mangal / Singh Bahadur), date expressed in the Christian Era at bottom (1877). English legend around: Denomination above (ONE RUPEE) and Country's name below (ALWAR STATE). A branch (jhar) with 15 leaves at either side dividing the legend. Beaded border.
Literature: Krause C. and Mishler C. – Standard Catalog of World Coins 1801-1900 – Krause Publications, Usa, 4th Edition, 2004 Pridmore F. – The Coins of the British Commonwealth of Nations, Part 4 India, Volume 2 U.C. – Spink and Son LTD, London, 1975.