Novamarketing Chiasso Medals Coins India D Princely States India Princely States Bikaner Ganga Singhji Rupee 1994

# 445Rupee VS 1994 Ganga SinghjiIndia D Princely States - Bikaner
India – Bikaner – Ganga Singh (VS 1944-1999 / AD 1887-1942). Commemorative Rupee VS 1994 (AD 1937), Mint: –, Silver (ø 30 mm – w. 13.00 g.). Edge: grained. X M1. Webb p. 57.

Obverse:
Facing bust of Ganga Singh, wearing uniform and turban. Nagari legend around: Ruler’s name and titles (Maharajadhiraja Sri Ganga Singhji Bahadur). Beaded border.

Reverse:
Monogram (GS) below Chhata (= umbrella) in centre within wheat wreath. Nagari legend within two circles divided by medallions around: (Raj Sri / Bikaner) above divided by eagle, (Ganga Shahi / Ek Rupaiya) below divided by VS date (1994). In the medaillons the Royal symbols (from top anti-clockwise: the Pataka (= flag) of Gaj Singh, the Trisul (= trident) of Surat Singh, the Kirnia (= turban-star) of Ratan Singh, the Chhata (= umbrella) of Sirdar Singh, the Chauri (= fly-whisk) of Dunga Singh and the Morchhal (= peacock-feather fly-whisk) of Ganga Singh). Toothed border.

Note:
Presentation rupee to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Reign of Ganga Singhji.

Web References:
http://coinindia.com/galleries-bikaner.html

Literature:
Colin R. Bruce II. – Unusual World Coins – Krause Publications, Usa, 4th Edition, 2005.
Webb, W. W. – The currencies of the Hindu states of Rajputana – Indological Book House, Delhi (reprint), 1972, 1893.