Maharaja Vikram Sinh Rao Pavar was the ruler of Dewas State, Senior Branch from 1937 to 1948. It is a maratha state located in west-central India, present Maharashtra. The rule of Dewas state was divided between two brothers Krishnaji Rao and Narayan Rao. They each ruled Dewas State, Senior Branch and Dewas State, Junior Branch.
The copper coin shown above is the only issue with the name and portrait of the king of that state. The mintage is not known exactly but it is extrmely low. Hence it is a very rare and valuable coin. In the year 1888 1/12 anna and 1/4 anna coin were also minted separately for both the states with the portrait of Empress Victoria. Curious coin collectors can note this small information,that in an recent auction, this small, strange looking copper coin was sold out for more than US$500 only.
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