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Nice examples!

A karshapana of the Mauryan Empire. This specimen weighs 3.28 grams.

1944 India - British
½ Rupee - George VI.

1936 India - British
¼ Anna - George V.

India, Indo-Scythians Nahapana (c. 100 AD) AR Drachm


Obv: Bust of Nahapana Right
Rev: Thunderbolt and Arrow, legend in Brahmi (left) and Kharosthi (right), "Nahapana, King and Satrap"
Nahapana was the third or fourth--and final--king of the first wave of Indo-Scythians to push into the heartland of India. He created a booming economy (as evidenced by a huge outpour of silver coinage) but his legacy came to a screeching halt when he was defeated and killed by the native Satavahana empire. His entire family was executed and it would be another several decades before the Scythians were able to re-take the lost territory.

India/Afghanistan Hindu Shahis (c. 850-1000 AD)


AR Jital "Bull and Horseman"
Obv: Nandi (the mount of Shiva) reclining; Nagari legend "Sri Samanta Deva", "Honorable Chief-Commander"
Rev: Mounted cavalry wearing ornate mask and holding flag.

This is a more typical specimen, but still solid on its own. This is a great way to dip your toes into Indian numismatics! Note the subtle artistic differences, particularly in the face of the bull and the legend calligraphy; this is probably an earlier specimen and a good testimony to the longevity of this series.

Thank you Finn235 and Paul Bulgerin CCF members.
Who also supplied information and raw images which I have re-worked.

1875 India British
2 Annas - Victoria.

As rare as hens teeth 1947B 1/2 anna . You will be lucky to find these coins and after 10 years I still have not been given an explanation as to why they are so rare . Easily distinguishable from the Calcutta strike as that has a plain line either side of the date. Whereas the Bombay strike has a stop in the middle of the line.