K. V. Pendharkar Bombay 4 Annas Token (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj)

4 Annas token issued by K. V. Pendharkar, Bombay, featuring an elegant portrait of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. These privately issued merchant tokens were commonly used for promotional, commemorative, or commercial purposes and are now highly collectible pieces of Indian exonumia.

The obverse depicts a finely engraved bust of Shivaji Maharaj with the issuer's name "K. V. PENDHARKER • BOMBAY" surrounding the portrait. The reverse features the denomination "4 ANNAS" prominently in the center, enclosed within an ornamental border, along with inscriptions in Devanagari script, giving the token a distinctive historical and regional character.

Specifications

• Issuer: K. V. Pendharkar, Bombay
• Denomination: 4 Annas
• Shape: Round
• Obverse: Bust of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj with issuer's name "K. V. Pendharkar • Bombay"
• Reverse: "4 Annas" within decorative border and Devanagari inscriptions

• Note

  This is a token and not legal tender. The token shown in the photographs is the exact item you will receive. Please examine the images carefully to assess its condition before purchasing.