Ethopia and India New P's

Here are 2 new pick ups. I had never done anything with Ethiopia coins but this one has some nice eye appeal.

Independent Kingdoms, Maratha Confederacy, INO Shah Alam II (AH 1174-1221, 1759-1806 AD), Silver Rupee, 11.15 grams, 21.61 mm, Dar-ul-Sarur Saharanpur Mint, AH 1208, RY 34
1889 1/4 Bir

 

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I like that 1/4 Bir.

Here are some from my Ethiopia collection...













Eventually I want some fractional Bir's and a big Bir.

 

I really like that first example you posted.

 

I love the Ethiopian coins, especially the lion. Unfortunately, I don't have any. I have a few notes from Ethiopia when I was in Addis Ababa. They have a plain 'ole boring lion on them. not wearing a crown or carrying a staff.

 

What exactly is the 1 Cent and 5 cent examples you posted? The first 2 coppers. I like those.

 

That rupee is in wonderful condition! It’s got some nice die cracks in it too. It does look like AH 1207 written on it though.

I always wonder why by 1792-93 - when this coin was stuck, the Marathas continued striking coins in the name of their enemy, The Mughal emperor Shah Alam. By this time, they were more powerful than the Mughals, ruled over more land but they left the coinage as it was..

 

Love the toning on that Ethiopian birr

 

Those are from Ethiopia, 1 Montana KM#27, 5 Montanas KM#28.1