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For republic Indian issues, I think all denominations dated 1950 are tough to get. Also 1962 and 1970 dated coins are scarcer then other dates. All these coins before 1970 were slightly bigger and thicker then later issues.

I recall that in late 80's, money exchangers in small Indian towns were purchasing these pre 1970 rupee coins at double face value and then selling those to smelters for small profit. This caused a total absence of these pre 1970 rupees from circulation and hence a higher catalog price in Krause.

Now, I don't think that Krause had revised the prices in this section in last several years. So, you can still pick nice uncirculated coins for couple of bucks from dealers who care to carry these post-independence Indian coins.

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Ballabh Garg

 

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ok you guys asked for it by popular demand blow up images of my coins please feel free to comemnt

 

latest coin. the reverse looks good

 

That is a very nice silver 2 Annas - Divided legend type as well.

It is very difficult to find these coins with lustre,as they almost never turn up in any condition.

Aidan.

 

thx Aidan i feel better now whata bout the high res image of the one rupee before that. i should be getting a 12th anna soon as well. I will post pictures.

 

It is very hard to get silver 1 Rupee coins with mint lustre as well.This even applies to the King George VI silver issues.It is a case of picking up what you can get to fill those spaces.

Aidan.

 

Nice coins Mate I do like the 1 R it looks to be in great condition :bow: will post a few more of my latest additions later.

De Orc :bow:

 

Here we go to start a fairly good selection of 1/4 annas quite a few have worn heads but they will be ok until I can replace them with better quality pieces :smile

1910
1905
1893
1891
1889
1886
1882
1879
1862
1835

De Orc :kewl:

 

Now on to two 1/12 annas & a 1a, 2a coins :smile

1914 1/12a
1932 1/12a
1918 1a
1940 2a

De Orc :kewl:

 

Now for my 1st 1pice it is slightly bent but I am just happy to finaly have a copy for my collection add to this a 1/4 Ruppe and a 1/2 anna :smile

1943 1p
1835 1/2a
1944 1/4R

De Orc :kewl:

 

Last but not least 2 rather nice 1/2 Rupees

1943 1/2 R
1944 1/2 R

Hope that you enjoy them as much as I do :smile

De Orc :kewl:

 

thanks for the images. some very beautiful coins you have

Some more frome me

 

The head on the 12th a is stunning I realy love that design, I think it rates up there with the Morgan :thumb: thanks for adding them to the show

De Orc

 

No Problem. What about the ruppee is that a dud ?

 

Good grief not at all I was just taken with the 12th LOL the Rupee is great

De Orc :thumb:

 

Thanks now that it is certified by you i feel better

 

ok one more for you to look at this time its from goa.

 

Spock1k,it is actually a 1 Tanga from Portuguese India.Goa had coins prior to 1871.

Aidan.

 

Aidan,

Wasn't goa part of portugese india?

 

Spock1k,Goa was 1 of 3 parts of Portuguese India.

Here's a link; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portuguese_India .

Aidan.