Baroda Coins
The princely state of Baroda, located in present-day Gujarat, India, was one of the most important and prosperous during the period of the British Raj. Ruled by the Gaekwad dynasty, Baroda was noted for its wealth, culture and a unique monetary system that reflected its autonomy and economic power.
History and government of Baroda
Baroda emerged as a significant princely state in the 18th century under the leadership of the Gaekwad family. The state reached its apogee during the reign of Sayajirao Gaekwad III (1875-1939), who modernized Baroda and implemented progressive reforms in education, infrastructure, and administration. Although nominally under British control, Baroda maintained a high degree of autonomy, which was reflected in its right to mint its own currency. The state was known for its opulence, exemplified by Baroda's famous diamond and pearl necklace, and its Laxmi Vilas palace, one of the largest built in the 19th century.
Monetary system and numismatics of Baroda
The monetary system of Baroda was unique among the princely states of India. The main monetary unit was the Baroda rupee, which had a slightly higher value than the British Indian rupee. Baroda minted a variety of coins, including silver rupees, copper paisas, and gold coins called mohurs. Baroda coins are highly valued by collectors because of their rarity and artistic quality. Many of these coins featured portraits of Gaekwad rulers on the obverse and the state emblem on the reverse. During the reign of Sayajirao III, coins with more modern designs were introduced, including some with English inscriptions in addition to the traditional Gujarati. The Baroda mint continued to produce coins until the state's integration into independent India in 1949, marking the end of a fascinating era in Indian numismatics.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Baroda coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Ancient coins of India-Princely States
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of India-Princely States.
Bhopal Bikaner Bahawalpur Baroda Gwalior Hyderabad Indore Jaipur Jodhpur Junagadh Kutch Mewar Nawanagar Pudukkottai Ratlam Tonk TravancoreCoin Catalog
1 paisa (Baroda)
1/2 rupee (Baroda)
1/2 paisa (Baroda)
1 paisa (Baroda)
1 paisa (Baroda)
1 paisa (Baroda)
1/4 rupee (Baroda)
1/2 rupee ( Baroda)
1 rupee (Baroda)
1 paisa (Baroda)
1 paisa (Baroda)
2 paisa (Baroda)
1/2 rupee ( Baroda)
1 rupee (Baroda)
1 paisa (Baroda)
1/2 paisa (Baroda)
1 paisa (Baroda)
2 paisa (Baroda)
2 annas (Baroda)
4 annas (Baroda)
1/2 rupee ( Baroda)
1 rupee (Baroda)
1 paisa (Baroda)
1 pai (Baroda)
1 paisa (Baroda)
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