(sold for $102.0)

Reference: KM-23. Denomination: Rupee Mint Year: not dated (ca. 1870) Condition: Dark oxidation in fields, a few scratches and digs, otherwise about XF! Ruler: Lakshman Singh (1844-1905 AD)   Diameter: 22mm Weight: 7.92gm Material: Silver

Obverse: Samsatraba (for Samba Satra) within decorative frame.

Reverse: Samsatraba (for Samba Satra) within decorative frame.

Banswara State was a princely state in India during the British Raj. It was located in what is today the state of Rajasthan. The rulers belonged to the Sisodia clan. Banswara State was founded in 1527. Banswara was established by Udai Singh, the ruler of Bagar as a domain for his son Jagmal Singh. In 1949 Banswara was merged into the Indian Union.