Lunawada State , Wakhat Singh, 1867-1929AD, Copper half paisa, Weight : 3.37 Grams Note : The open palm is a universal symbol signifying protection from the evil eye as well as symbolic for peace and prosperity. In Rajastahan specifically, the open palm hand symbol in red displayed outside home, forts, palaces, temples signifies the women who committed 'sati' or 'jauhar' to signify their devotion to their husband or protect their honour against primarily muslim invaders. It is also considered as an auspicious blessing of Mother Goddess Traces of Gujrati legend "wakha" of Wakhat is clearly seen above open palm symbol & persian legend on reverse