Ranjit Singh (AD 1846-1864), Silver, 10.73 g, Square Nazarana Rupee, Regal issue in the name of Queen Victoria, Dar-ul-Riyasat Jaisalmer Mint, frozen RY 22. Obv: Persain legend Sikka Mubarak Kween Victoria Malika Mu'azzama Raf'I al- Darja wa Zaman. Rev: Julus formula with mint name at top. Gujarati numerals 17 on obv (KM#Y4a). Broad square flan, Almost UNC, Very Rare in this grade.
Jaisalmer was a 15 Gun Salute State under the British and post independence, the Maharaja was eligible for a privy purse of Rs. 1.8 Lacs per annum.
