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India’s First Proof Set – Baroda, Sayaji Roa III, VS1949 (AD1893)

By Maunish Shah | December 31, 2019 | Comments Off on India’s First Proof Set – Baroda, Sayaji Roa III, VS1949 (AD1893)

Sayaji Rao III, Special Mint Commemorative Proof Set which includes copper & silver coins dated VS1949 AD1893, machine struck (16). This specially packed proof set is encased in a purple […]

A Collection of Patterns & Die Trials from Baroda

By Maunish Shah | December 31, 2019 | Comments Off on A Collection of Patterns & Die Trials from Baroda

This unique exceptional series of tests/trials were produced with a view to issue the new rupee of Baroda, put into circulation in 1891. The bust of the obverse is very […]

British India Gold Mohur – 1835 & 1841 Proof Mule Varieties

By Maunish Shah | August 2, 2018 | Comments Off on British India Gold Mohur – 1835 & 1841 Proof Mule Varieties

Recently, I came across 2 interesting coins, Proof mule restrikes of the 1835 & 1841 Mohurs. These 2 varieties have gone unnoticed by the majority of the collectors & dealers. Major […]

East India Company, British India 1857-1858 1/4 Anna – Varieties

By Maunish Shah | May 20, 2018 | Comments Off on East India Company, British India 1857-1858 1/4 Anna – Varieties

The 1857 & 1858 1/4 Anna coin was produced in England by Soho mint and J. Watt & Co., Birmingham, England as the Indian mints were unable to keep up […]

British India 1929 One Anna Pattern/Specimen – 2 Types

By Maunish Shah | April 29, 2018 | Comments Off on British India 1929 One Anna Pattern/Specimen – 2 Types

In 1929, it seems that there was some thought at the Calcutta mint to change the design of the Anna slightly, perhaps in the hope of increasing the longevity of […]

British India, Edward VII, 1901 Pattern & Proof Rupees including the Later Restrike Mules

By Maunish Shah | April 20, 2018 | Comments Off on British India, Edward VII, 1901 Pattern & Proof Rupees including the Later Restrike Mules

Queen Victoria died on 22nd January 1901. The designs for the new coinage were begun almost immediately in Calcutta and were sent to the Royal Mint for their consideration. The […]

Counterfeit, 1888 British India Gold Mohur – Technique & Detection

By Maunish Shah | April 17, 2018 | Comments Off on Counterfeit, 1888 British India Gold Mohur – Technique & Detection

This counterfeit British India Gold Mohur was produced using the transfer die method. As a result of the growing market for Indian coins, counterfeiters have shifted some attention towards this […]

British India Edward VII, 1904 Copper & Bronze Die Trial set – 4 coins

By Maunish Shah | April 15, 2018 | Comments Off on British India Edward VII, 1904 Copper & Bronze Die Trial set – 4 coins

This set of 4 coins in one of the fascinating trial patterns in British Indian coin series. The first coin is the 1904 1/4 Anna in bronze rather than the […]

1807 Madras Presidency Regulating Dub

By Maunish Shah | April 13, 2018 | Comments Off on 1807 Madras Presidency Regulating Dub

Here is a Madras Presidency Regulating Dub, dated 1807. This is a unique denomination, minted to adjust payments made in copper dubs and fanams instead of the rupee. This coin, […]