⚔️ Gwalior State – Jayaji Rao Silver Rupee (Sheopur Mint, AH 1271 / RY Date) ?✨
? Denomination: 1 Rupee
⚖️ Weight: 10.90 g | ? Diameter: 21.35 mm
? Mint: Sheopur (Gwalior State)
? Period: AH 1271 (c. 1854 AD) | Reign of Jayaji Rao Sindhia (1843–1886 AD)
? Reference: Mughal-style issue in the name of Muhammad Akbar II
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? Obverse:
Struck in the name of Muhammad Akbar II, the last nominal Mughal emperor. The script includes the distinctive first word “Ji” in Nagari, representing Jiyaji (Jayaji Rao).
? Reverse:
Persian regnal year (RY) date with clear mint marks:
Bow & Arrow – symbol of the Maratha Sindhia clan
Trishul (Trident) – sacred Shaivite emblem
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? Historical Note:
During the mid-19th century, princely states like Gwalior struck silver rupees in the Mughal emperor’s name while incorporating their own regional symbols. Jayaji Rao, one of the most powerful Scindia rulers, asserted local identity through Hindu iconography like the Trishul and Bow & Arrow, blending Mughal legitimacy with Rajput-Maratha tradition.
✨ Collector’s Note:
This is a rare Sheopur mint issue combining Persian legends with Nagari and symbolic motifs. Highly prized for its historical context, distinct iconography, and connection to both Mughal and Maratha traditions.
