Using the formula which you gave in a previous message, if I take away 57 from VS 2028 it comes to AD 1971. This was the year when Virendra Vir...
On obverse, it reads "T.99 Sikka Nishini AH 1214" means 'government coin issued in AH 1214'. The reverse legend reads "Zarb Tellicherry julus"...
The VS date on Kutch coin is 1940 which roughly translates to AD 1884. Regards Ballabh Garg
The 1000 restrikes known for this coin was done is gold and somehow Krause list those restrike in silver. It's a common convention that...
I don't collect these token actively but once in a while I add some of these historical items in my collection. Below are two 1863 dated Civil...
Dewan Purnaiya issued few copper coins in his name and they have a mythical animal "Shardula" design on them. I will try to scan them later and...
And couple of his gold pagodas Patan Mint (Also known as ShreeRangaPattanam mint) -> [ATTACH] Nagar Mint -> [ATTACH] Regards Ballabh Garg
Here are couple of One rupee coins of Tipu Sultan from Patan mint Dated AH 1216 -> [ATTACH] Dated AH 1218 -> [ATTACH] Regards, Ballabh...
According to few catalogs, the weight of double paisa is 22.16 grams. The first image of your double paisa coin looks in very good shape. So, it...
The date on this coin is VS 2028 which was last year of King Mahendra Vir Vikram and first year of King Virendra Vir Vikram. Both kings issued...
Biju, Which mule coin you are referring to? Is it a new issue? Regards Ballabh Garg
Nice looking 1907 Calcutta mint rupee. 1898 was a key date for most of the Victorian denomination. I am not sure if Krause lists 1898 dated...
Nice selection of these British Indian coins, Steve. 1943 is a good date for that 1 pice coin and I think it was the only year when this...
Did you tried measuring the size of this coin. That will indicate the mint at which this coin was minted. Nice little coin in beautiful grade....
That's a nice Victorian rupee. Now a days it's tough to get them so nice. Regards Ballabh Garg
And I always thought that postal orders are philatelic items and not numismatic items. Regards Ballabh Garg
Biju, some nice looking copper coins of Tipu Sultan. I am sure you got them from some reliable sources or auction firms. You didn't mentioned...
At that time, the collectors didn't knew that the way it works with US mint is "ask for a glass of water and they will through you in the ocean"....
Thanks Doug, for your comments. The dealer marked both of them as VF and I was debating for them at fine. I got both of them for the price closer...
Nice group of commonwealth coins, Steve. You are forming a collection slowly but surly. :thumb: The Indian 25 Paisa coin dated 1985 has an...
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