coins: ancient: Indian states

Coins: Ancient: Lunavada State:

Lunavada State – Lion Coin (VS 1949 / 1892 AD)

• Ruler: Wakhat Singhji
• Unique Feature: Lion motif in square shape (rare and distinctive!)
• Script: Devanagari (rare for lion coins, usually Persian or symbolic)
• Variants:
  o One with open hand motif
  o One with irregular planchet struck over earlier coin (a fascinating mint error or economic reuse!)

Highlights of Lunavada Variants:

• Open Hand Symbol: Possibly linked to Jain or Hindu symbolism (blessing or protection)
• Overstruck Coin: A rich piece for study—these overstruck types are extremely collectible!
• Shape: Unusual shapes (square, irregular) make them even more valuable to collectors.