Shivrai was a copper coin minted during the rule of Marathas and remained in circulation till the end of the 19th century
When the Maratha warrior Shivaji became Chhatrapati of the Maratha empire, as a symbol of sovereignty, the Rajyaabhisheka Shaka was started. On the occasion of coronation, special coins were minted, including a gold coin called Shivrai Hon. These coins have Shri Raja ShivaChhatrapati, in Devanagari, inscribed on them.
Coin Material: Copper
Border: Real Silver
Obverse: Devnagri legend ‘Shree/Raja Shiv’
Reverse:Devnagri legend ‘Chhatra/Pati
Raygadi shivrai- Dotted Shivrai was actually minted during rajyabhishek of chhatrapati shivaji maharaj
Weight: 14.30gm
Size: 23mm x 24mm
Please don’t polish coin, as it will reduce it’s value.
Silver border around the coin have kept as raw as possible to match coin’s beauty.







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