I recently found this coin but have no experience with coins or coin collecting. I have tried my best to research information about it on the web but I have had virtually no luck. I believe the coin is silver and has Hindu orgins but thats about it. The coin has a Hindu swastika on the front with "Bombay 999" on the bottom underneath it. On the back side it features 2 idols. I believe the one on the right is the Hindu God Ganesh. That is about all I know. Does anyone know what this coin is? Does anyone know it's value? Thanks.
Greetings and Welcome to Coin Talk....:hail: Its not a coin but rather a silver round/charm. The obverse has Hindu Goddess Laxmi on left and Ganesh at right. And yes the reverse has a left handed Swastika- Hindu symbol of prosperity. These are made by Jewelery shops and comes in various designs and compositions. They are worth about $5. Hope this helps.
You see. the swastika was used for benevelont meanings throught history until the Nazi Germans ruined it for everyone else. Bruce
Im guessing 999 means .999 fine silver. So if im right that means it is worth one ounce of silver? Am I right? (That is just a guess)
Also Maltese Crosses and swastikas were used in Christian Churches before the Nazis ruined them . rzage