1912, British India, Sailana State. Copper 1/4 Anna Coin. NGC MS-64 RB!
Mint Year: 1912 Reference: KM-16. Mintage: 224,000 pcs. Denomination: 1/4 Anna Condition: Certified and graded by NGC as MS-64 RB! Material: Copper Diameter: 25mm Weight: 4.7gm
Sailana State was an 11 gun salute princely state in India, part of the Malwa Agency of Central India during the British Raj. The state enjoyed an estimated revenue of Rs.5,00,000.
During British rule Sailana saw development under the capable rule of Raja Jashwant Singh II and then under his son Raja Dileep Singh, many reforms were introduced over the coming years, with particular attention being paid to education and the provision of vernacular educational facilities. By 1947, education and medical aid were provided free of charge, the local municipality was placed on a democratic footing and the judiciary and executive made independent of each other. Although the economy was primarily agricultural, some limited industrialisation included oil mills, and iron and steel works. On 15 June 1948, Raja Dileep Singh signed the accession to the Indian Union.