1 Anna Maharaja Man Singh II Princely State of Jaipur Brass Coin

Princely State of Jaipur, Period: 1922–1949 CE, Denomination: 1 Anna, Ruler: Maharaja Man Singh II, Year: 1944, Composition: Brass, Weight: 3.82 grams, Diameter: 21.2 mm, Reference: KM# 188, Grade: Very Fine, Collectible.

Obverse: Bust of Maharaja Man Singh II facing right, surrounded by Devanagari legend “Maharajadhiraj Sawai Mansingh II” Jaipur’s distinctive “Jhar” symbol appears below.

Reverse: Central “Jhar” symbol dividing the date 1944, with “Ek Anna” inscription in Devanagari and accompanying Persian/Urdu script.

The coinage of the Princely State of Jaipur under Maharaja Man Singh II (1922-1949 CE) represents the final phase of Jaipur’s independent princely coinage before the integration of the state into modern India. The 1 Anna denomination formed part of the rupee system, with one rupee divided into sixteen annas. This 1944 issue was struck in brass and circulated as a regular denomination. Its design combines the Maharaja’s portrait and Devanagari royal legend with the traditional Jhar symbol of Jaipur. The use of both Devanagari and Persian/Urdu reflects the multilingual numismatic tradition of the princely state.

Coinage Note: The 1944 1 Anna of Man Singh II is catalogued as KM# 188. Struck in brass, it weighs 3.82 grams and measures 21.2 mm. The reverse features the Jhar symbol dividing the date, with “Ek Anna” in Devanagari and Persian/Urdu lettering. The type was also struck on copper planchets.