Hi - there are some great examples of Indian coins in this thread. It's an area I enjoy collecting a lot. I always enjoyed the challenge of...
Hi,, According to Numista This coin has 2 varieties https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces6962.html One with a hole in the heart above the lion...
Thanks very much for that extra info - very helpful. Does anyone know what the motif on the obverse actually is? It doesn't look like a stylized...
Thanks for the answers - John - I think you've nailed it. It looks a match for both sides. Thanks again.
Hi - I hope this is in the right section - it doesn't really fit with ancients and there isn't a specific medieval area. Could anyone assist with...
Hi, I think this is a Edward 1st imitation continental stirling but I can't be more specific than that. Would anyone have any more insight or...
That's right - trying to add value is clearly the intent. But what are they trying to imitate? The Tughra on it's own was not an "official"...
I also wrote a book. It's funny but my interest in that particular area waned as soon as it was completed.
Hi, Recently I've noticed a lot of iffy looking counterstamps on British Indian Rupees on the 'bay - from different sellers too - many with good...
Check out an eBay listing by a seller called highrating_lowprice. He seems to be a high volume seller but I can't understand why as his entire...
Ahh - I've found it - It's Herbet I, County of Maine +COMES CENOMANNIS +SIGNVM DEI VIVI Obvious when you see it...
Hi, Can anyone help out with identifying this French feudal denier? I initially thought it might be Charles the bald but that doesn't seem quite...
You might be interested in my own modest thaler collection - all based around a photograph....
Yes - Mewar, KM C26, i.n.o. Alamgir II, AR Rupee, Chitor mint, https://www.zeno.ru/showphoto.php?photo=152716 Zeno is probably the best site...
Hi, Yes, that's the one thanks. :)
Hi, Could anyone help with identification of this coin? I think it's a continental "sterling" but not sure who exactly. Legend seems to be...
Actually the value fluctuated between 20 shillings as as much as 30 shillings until it was fixed at 21 shillings in 1816. The denomination is...
Many thanks :)
It's a nice coin - but I wouldn't call it EF. I think there is too much wear on the obverse for that - just look at where the crown and the kings...
[ATTACH] Well - it's foreign to me. Junk box find for 50p
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