Monday 13 February 2012

Ratlam one paisa



Lettering Obverse :
रतलाम

Lettering Reverse :
एक पैसा स: १९४७

Features

Metal                       Copper
Weight                     gm
Value                       1 Paisa  
Diameter                mm
Shape                     Round
Year                      
Minted in year      
 

INDIA one Paisa (1957-1964)

One Paisa (1957-61) Copper

One Paisa (1962-64) Bronze


Other Photo's

Saturday 11 February 2012

Gwalior 1/4 Anna - Madhav Rao


 1970(1913)


1974(1917)

Lettering Obverse :
श्री माधवराव शिंदे आलीजा बहादर गवालियार

Lettering Reverse :
पाव आना

Features

Metal                       Copper
Weight                    6.6 gm
Calendar                Nepalese 
Value                       1/4 Anna  (1/64)
Diameter                22 mm
Thickness               2.5 mm but Variation in both coin
Shape                     Round
Year                        1986 (1929)
Minted in year       1970(1913), 1974(1917)
 
Importance - Orientation Medal alignment

Gwalior 1/4 Anna - Jivaji Rao


Lettering Obverse :
श्री जीवाजीराव शिंदे आलीजा बहादर गवालियर

Lettering Reverse :
पाव आना
समंत १९८६

Features

Metal                       Copper
Weight                    4.65 gm
Calendar                Nepalese
Diameter                22 mm
Thickness               4.65 mm
Shape                     Round
Year                        1986 (1929)
Minted in year       1986(1929), 1999(1942)

Jaipur Copper Dump Paisa

 Coin 1
 Coin 2
Coin 3
Three Coins at Different Size

Friday 10 February 2012

Jaipur Copper 1/2 Paisa


Importance - Jaipur 1944 Copper 1/2 Paisa of ManSingh II

Gwalior 1/2 Paisa


Lettering Obverse :
श्री माधवराव. मा. सिंदे
म. बहादर

Lettering Reverse :
गवालीयर १/२ पैसा १९५७


Features

Metal                      Copper
Weight                    gm
Diameter          
Shape                     Round
Year                       1957

Jaipur 1 Anna


Lettering Obverse :
एक आना

Lettering Reverse :
महाराजाधिराज सवाइमानसिंह १५४४


Features

Metal                     Bronze + Copper
Weight                    gm
Diameter          
Shape                     Round
Year                    

Gwalior 1/4 Anna


Lettering Obverse :
श्री माधवराव मा.सिंदे
आलीजा बहादर

Lettering Reverse :
गवालीयर
पाव आणां
संमत
१९५४


Features

Metal                     Bronze
Weight                    gm
Diameter          
Shape                     Round
Year                       1954

Tonk 1 Paisa



Lettering Obverse :
बहादुर साहेब खान अली सादद्त नवाब
वइ रियासत टांक
हिजरी(Centre)

Lettering Reverse :
एक पैसा
George V

Features

Metal                     Bronze
Weight                    gm
Diameter   
Calendar                Nepalese         
Shape                     Round
Year                       1944


Importance - 1932 Tonk Paisa of Muhammad Sa'adat Ali Khan in the name of George V

Indore 1/4 Anna



Lettering Obverse :
श्रीमत महाराज होलकर सरकार इंदौर

Lettering Reverse :
पाव आना १८८६


Features

Metal                     Copper
Weight                    gm
Diameter   
Calendar                Nepalese         
Shape                     Round
Year                       1886

Jaipur 1 Anna



Lettering Obverse :
सवाई मानसिंह २
महाराजाधिराज

Lettering Reverse :
Not yet


Features

Metal                     Bronze
Weight                    gm
Diameter   
Calendar                Nepalese         
Shape                     Round
Year                       1944

Baroda 1 Pai - Sayaji Rao III


Lettering Obverse :
श्री.सयाजीराव मआय कवाड
सेना खास खेल शमशेर बहादुर
सरकार (Centre)

Lettering Reverse :
संवत
एक पैसा
१९४९

Features

Metal                     Copper
Weight                    gm
Diameter   
Calendar                Nepalese         
Shape                     Round
Year                       1943-50

Thursday 9 February 2012

Travancore



Importance :- Obverse Mint Mark of Jaipur and Reverse had Temple Symbol


Tuesday 7 February 2012

Jodhpur 1/4 Anna


Lettering Obverse :
Not yet

Lettering Reverse :
Not yet


Features

Metal                     Copper
Weight                   2.83 gm
Diameter            
Shape                     Round
Year                       Not yet

Jodhpur half Anna



Lettering Obverse :
Not yet

Lettering Reverse :
Not yet


Features

Metal                     Copper
Weight                   10.30 gm
Diameter            
Shape                     Round
Year                       


Importance: 
Jodhpur 1/2 Anna Sardar Singh In the name of Edward king 1903

Udaipur half Anna


Lettering Obverse :
दोस्ति लंधन १९९९

Lettering Reverse :
चित्रकूट उदयपुर आधाआना


Features

Metal                     Copper
Weight                   3.00 gm
Diameter            
Shape                     Round
Year                       Date: 1999 VS=1942 AD

Udaipur 1 Anna


Lettering Obverse :
दोस्ति लंधन २०००

Lettering Reverse :
चित्रकूट उदयपुर


Features

Metal                     Copper
Weight                   4.51 gm
Diameter            
Shape                     Hexagonal
Year                       Date: 2000 VS=1943 A.D.

SHIVAJI 1680-98 A.D. Copper Coin



Lettering Obverse :
श्री राजा

Lettering Reverse :
छत्र पति


Features

Metal                     Copper
Weight                   9.73 gm
Diameter               18 mm (approx) Irregular size and shape
Shape                     Round
Year                       Not Indicate


IMPORTANCE - This is a very rare type of Shivaji copper coin. The words of "Chatrapathi Shivaji" is very clear. Collectors grab them due to its utmost importance.  It is very difficult to get this coin in this condition. 

Italy 10 Cents


Italy 200 Cents


Italy 500 Cents


Italy 50 Cents


Italy 100 Cents


Nepal 2 Rupees


Nepal 1 Rupees


Nepal 2 Rupees


Nepal 1 Rupees


Nepal 10 Paisa


Monday 6 February 2012

Important Points for Collection of Coins

1.  HANDLING OF A COIN
A Coin should always be held by its RIM/EDGE, with thumb and index finger. It should never be held from OBVERSE & REVERSE side, otherwise it will lose its weight and beauty. If possible the coins should be seen/checked where carpet or mat is spread over the floor, so as to reduce the climax of damaging the coin by falling.

2.  SIDES OF A COIN
Every coin has two sides OBVERSE & REVERSE. Obverse is also called head. It is the main side of a coin carrying the potrait head of the ruler or a Symbol and name of the country. Reverse is the back side of a coin and is called Tail. It depicts the denomination or issue price the coin with year and mint mark underneath. However in all the commemorative coins issued in India, the denomination is given under the ASHOKA LION CAPITAL

3.  EDGES OF COINS
There are four types of edges of coins.
i)    Reeded Edge (Milled Edge, with cross serrations on Rim)
ii)   Plain Edge (No mark on Rim)
iii)  Security Edge (with a deep indentation on the Rim as if in Two parts)
iv)  Oblique Edge (with serration at an Angle of 30'-45' degree to the Rim)

During the period 1835-2002, Coins with first three types of edges have been issued*
i)    Reeded Edge (Milled edge)                                 Cross cuts Serrations
ii)   Plain Edge                                                           No mark of line or groove on edge.    
iii)  Security Edge                                                      Looks like Two parts

4.  TECHNIQUE OF MINTING COINS
There are four methods of Minting Coins
i)    Punch Marked
ii)   Casting
iii)   Repousse
iv)   Die-Struck (Milled)
Since nineteenth Century, the die-struck milled method is being followed in every country. Machine minted coins have better finish, the labour cost is much reduced and output is manifold. In 1790, the above machines were bought from England, and manufacturing of Milled Coins started at Calcutta.

5.  MINT MARK ON COINS (local & Foreign)
Indian coins since 1835-2002 have the following Mint Marks which are found under the date (year of issue) of the coin. Specific Mint Mark is assigned to a specific Mint, which are explained below:-
i)     BOMBAY MINT (Mumbai)
The Bombay Mint has a small dot or diamond Mint mark under Date of the Coin.
ii)    CALCUTTA MINT (Kolkata)
The Calcutta Mint has No Mint Mark beneath the date of coin.
iii)    HYDERABAD MINT
The Hyderabad Mint has split diamond or a dot in diamond or five pointed STAR under the date of coin.
iv)    LAHORE MINT
The lahore Mint has a letter "L"  mint mark under the date of the coin. Production started on 5th October 1943 A.D.
v)    NOIDA MINT
The Noida Mint has a small or thick dot under the date of the Coin. Production Started on 1-7-1988.
vi)   PRETORIA MINT
The Pretoria Mint has diamond mark under the date 1943.
vii)  SEOUL MINT (Hundal Corporation Seoul)
The Seoul mint has a "Five Point Star" under the date of the coin but exactly below the first or Last Digits of dates 1985 and 1997.
viii) ROYAL MINT LONDON at BIRMINGHAM
The Birmingham Mint has a small dot under the date of the coin but exactly below the first Digit of Date 1985.
ix)  HEATON PRESS MINT
The Mint has Ornamental/ Decorated Letter "H" under the last digit of the date 1985.
x)  ROYAL CANADIAN MINT OTTAWA
This Ottawa Mint has a " C" mint mark under the date of the Coin.
xi) MEXICO MINT
The Mexico City Mint has a "Mexico City's Mint Mark" mint mark under the date of the Coin.


6.   COMPOSITION OF METALS & ALLOYS USED IN MINTING INDIAN COINS
i)    Gold (1835-1918)
ii)    Standard Silver (1835-1939)
iii)   Silver Alloy (1939-1945)
iv)   Silver Alloy (1969-71)
v)    Silver Alloy (1972-2011)
vi)   Copper (1835-1906)
vii)   Bronze (1906-1964)
viii)  Copper-Nickel (1906-2011)
ix)   Nickel Brass (1974-1971)
x)   Nickel (1946-1974)
xi)  Aluminium (1965-1993)
xii)  Stainless Steel (1988-2011)
All gold and Silver Coins from  1835 to 1939 were of 22ct. or 91.7% purity. Generally all coins are manufactured of the metals in 5 to 10% less than the denomination i.e. issue value, so that these are neither minted fake nor melted for a small profit. As a result, this has to be done to maintain the relationship with the cost of production & face value of the coin.

7.   SELECTION OF COINS FOR COLLECTION
Coins prior to 1901 should be of good and very good condition, and coins of after 1901 should be of very good and unc. condition if possible. All coins from 1835-1947 can be procured in unc. Condition but these are very costly. The new collector need to collect unc. coins issued prior to 1901. Mostly obsolete coins are not easily available in unc. condition.

8.   CONDITONS OF COINS
Coins have been divided into three category, Good, Very Good & Uncirculated (unc.). Brief description of each category is as follow:
i)   Good Coin
     A coin which remained much in circulation but its legend on both sides should be easible legible. there should be no CUT or DENTURE mark on the coin. Such coins get minimum price, which is 15-20% above the metal value.
ii)   Very Good Coin
      A coin which remained less in circulation but its legend on obverse and Reverse should be legible without the help of magnifying glass and its letters and figure should be tangible if touched by the index finger. There should not be any cut or denture mark and also no spot of any chemical. Such coins gather more value than good coins, but these should be kept carefully in such a way that these should not touch each other, so that these should not lose its shine and luster.

iii)   Un-Circulated (UNC) Coin
      The Coins for daily use by general public are regularly issued by Reverse Bank of India. All these coins are uncirculated coins (unc) at the time of issue. However these coins should be collected a few, as otherwise there may be shortage of change in the country and it will be less economical.
     Unc. coins are also issued for collector by India Government Mint, Mumbai & Kolkata, in Special packings.These coin are sold at premium. The Mints advertise in prominent website for sale and advance order are to be booked and paid in advance by bank draft. The demand draft for such unc. coins is to be sent at the following address:

9.    PROOF SETS
       Proof sets are issued by Government of India Mints Mumbai & Kolkata. The sets contain all the coins to be issued, with mirror-like luster and are specially packed. It also carries specification like: Weight, Dia. Metal Contents and Serration on the edge. The coins in the Proof sets of Mumbai have a special Mint mark "B" or "M" under the date on the reverse side. These coins are also sold at higher premium than unc. coins like unc. coins. The mint advertises for sale and advance orders are to be booked and paid in advance by bank draft, as in case of unc. sets. as stated above. There is no mint mark of Calcutta/Kolkata mint on proof coins also.

10.   HOW TO EVALUATE COINS ?
        We have already explained earlier about the three categories in which the coins are available. The market price depends on the condition and availability of the coin.
       Some coins are less minted and are thus more costly.

11.   RATE OF COINS
        The rates are not mentioned in this website due to Unstability of market price.

12.  MINTS IN INDIA
i)     Before 1947, i.e. pre-partiton of India
       There were four mints, namely at Bombay, Calcutta, Lahore and Madras.
ii)    After 1947, i.e. Post partition of India.
       There are four mints, namely Bombay, Calcutta, Hyderabad and Noida. After minting, they hand over the coins to the respective Reserve Banks of India, within their zones for putting into circulation.
iii)    Due to scarcity of Coins, the Govt. of India got coins minted from several foreign mints.

13.  CLEANING DIRTY COINS
       The Collector should take great care in the cleaning of the coins. The coins should never be cleaned with any chemical or wire brush. The coins should be cleaned as follows:
a)    Silver Coin may be cleaned with soap or tooth-powder and rubbed between the thumb  and the index finger.
b)    Copper, brass and bronze coins should be dipped in sour curd (khatta dahi) and rubbed with soft tooth-brush. The coins can also be cleaned in Tamarind (Imli) water and lemon juice diluted with water.
c)    Copper and Bronze coins may have greenish deposit (patina) on them. These can be cleaned by dipping them in coconut or seasame oil and rubbing with the hard tooth-brush. Tamarind water or lemon juice can also be used. Any edible oil may also be applied to all absolete copper; Bronze and Brass Coins, for protecting them from the greenish deposit. However nothing should be applied to unc. Coins.

14.    PRINCELY STATES CURRENCY
        There are more than 500 princely states and Estated, but only 110 could issue their own Currency.

15.   BRITISH RULERS OF INDIA
i)      East India Company of England (U.K.) Since 1600-1858 in India
ii)     William IV                            1830-1837 A.D.
iii)     Queen Victoria                    1837-1901 A.D.
iv)     Edward VII                         1901-1910 A.D.
v)     George V                             1911-1936 A.D.
vi)    Edward VIII                        20th Jan. 1936-10 Dec. 1936*
vii)   George VI                           1936-1947 A.D. in India

* No coin Issued in India as he was not crowned

Sunday 5 February 2012