Here are three pics, one is a low light to prevent reflection to see surface and details. The other is for moderate lighting, please pay attention to the reflection of the reeding on the coin I am holding near it. Is this a P/L Restrike? This is a 1926 1/2 Rupee. I did not include a reflection pic of the back, just the low lighted one, although it does reflect the same. The surface of the coin is pretty dinged up, and scratched somewhat. This is Bombay (B) mint mark, I believe by the tiny dot at bottom of coin
Sorry but no, a regular strike. The restrikes have much higher and sharper relief/details. Reflectivity is a secondary aspect, but generally the restrikes can function as an effective mirror.
This coin is worn down as seen by the crown pearls melding together. It for sure has been circulated. The Rev of the coin looks very high and sharp to me dislike other I have. Were there differences in the P/L dies? I assume the P/L means they may have used the old P dies that had worn down and struck them over and over and over to gain a P/L state? I am not sure on this as I have little knowledge of P/L restrikes in general.
They refurbished and polished up old dies and struck them either repeatedly or with much higher pressure, or both. The restrikes usually appear to have higher rims and sharper, more defined edge reeding as a result. Some people refer to die polish lines, but they are not always found on restrikes and are many times found on normal coins so this is not a reliable diagnostic. Also, restrikes were made after Indian independence, so would not have circulated. Here is one for comparison: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1928-Britis...4316959?pt=US_World_Coins&hash=item486ce0cc1f
When I say circulated, maybe mishandled is a better word. I see similarities in the sharpness, but the lack of preservation on my coin makes it hard to tell. I think it could be A p/l. Based on the several other ones I have that are definitely circulation issue, which retain no luster, and some in just as good of shape. I will find out for sure soon as there is a coin show here soon
Thank you! I figured I would ask here to find out specifics. It would be nice if it is a P/L, but I would end up selling it. I do not collect special coins, or restrikes, or errors. I do not sell my main collections even if I have doubles triples etc. However the special ones are a different story. If this is a P/L I could probably trade it for one of each year normal circulation under this KM# in decent shape.
