⚔️ Kota State – Silver Rupee of Umed Singh II (1858–1901 AD) ?✨
(Struck at Kota Mint, in the name of Queen Victoria)
? Denomination: 1 Rupee
⚖️ Weight: 11.2 g | ? Diameter: 19 mm
? Mint: Kota
? Date: Late 19th Century (during reign of Umed Singh II)
? Reference: Y#6 – Victoria type rupee (Kota)
? Obverse (Persian legend):
Reads “Badshah Zaman Inglistan” – Empress of England (Queen Victoria), framed by elegant floral scrolls in the margin.
? Reverse:
Rectangular cartouche with a central cross of four pellets, diagonal line, and decorative symbols. Surrounded by intricate floral motifs – a distinctive hallmark of Kota coinage.
? Historical Note:
Kota, one of the princely Rajput states of Rajasthan, acknowledged British paramountcy by striking silver rupees in the name of Queen Victoria. These coins reflect a unique fusion of Mughal-Persian legends, Rajput artistry, and colonial authority, making them stand out within princely state issues.
✨ Collector’s Note:
Scarce Kota issue with bold motifs and strong strike. Highly desirable among collectors of princely state and British India-associated coinage.
