Indore State Shivaji Rao Holkar Copper ¼ Anna (Pav Anna) Bull Facing Left

Reverse: Indore/ Denomination “Pav Anna” with Vikram Samvat date 1948 below in Devanagari.

The copper ¼ Anna of Indore State was issued during the reign of Maharaja Shivaji Rao Holkar and reflects the distinctive coinage of the Holkar dynasty. Struck at the Indore Mint, this coin follows the traditional Indian style by featuring Devanagari inscriptions rather than English legends. The obverse depicts a sacred recumbent bull, an enduring symbol of strength, prosperity, and Hindu tradition, accompanied by the ruler’s official title and the name Indore. The reverse clearly displays the denomination Pav Anna along with the Vikram Samvat 1948 (1891 AD) date, making it both a functional currency and an important historical record. Today, these Holkar State copper issues are valued by collectors for their attractive native design, regional significance, and connection to one of Central India’s most influential princely states.