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ksammut Pillar of the Community United States 1003 Posts	Posted 07/19/2019 8:24 pm I purchased a collection earlier today and this coin was included in the lot. I have no idea what it is or where it is from and I was wondering if any of you knew anything about it. Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff

Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 07/19/2019 9:35 pm Not my collecting area, but it resembles Mughal rupees (or fractions thereof). Maybe Muhammad Shah? Drnsreedhar would know for sure. Report this Post to the Staff
Seeker55 Pillar of the Community United States 634 Posts	Posted 07/20/2019 11:15 am Yes, Indian Mughal-era rupee (10.8-11.6 g) or half rupee (5.4-5.8 g). Please post weight and diameter to aid identification. I think I see a regnal year 4 in the second photo. The top photo should be rotated 180 degrees. Edited by Seeker55 07/20/2019 11:17 am Report this Post to the Staff
ksammut Pillar of the Community United States 1003 Posts	Posted 07/20/2019 12:56 pm The coin weighs 11.6 grams and has a diameter of 1 and 3/4 centimeters with the edge measuring .5 cm thick. Hope this helps in identifying the piece! Thanks for your thoughts, Bob L and Seeker55! Report this Post to the Staff
ksammut Pillar of the Community United States 1003 Posts	Posted 07/20/2019 2:19 pm I just noticed an interesting edge inscription. Does anyone know what it means or if it helps in identifying the coin any further? Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff
andyg Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 1316 Posts	Posted 07/20/2019 3:30 pm Bombay Presidency, KM#212 - year 46 (frozen date) The edge is a shroff mark - https://coincoin.com/I068.htm Report this Post to the Staff
Seeker55 Pillar of the Community United States 634 Posts	Posted 07/20/2019 9:55 pm Good solve, andyg! Report this Post to the Staff
ksammut Pillar of the Community United States 1003 Posts	Posted 07/21/2019 7:04 pm Thank you for everyone's opinion! One final question - how do you think this coin would grade? Report this Post to the Staff
Seeker55 Pillar of the Community United States 634 Posts	Posted 07/21/2019 10:20 pm In general, in my experience, based on international grading standards, Indian coins are given grades about one level higher than U.S. coins of comparable wear. With this in mind, I'd give it a solid VF. Edited by Seeker55 07/21/2019 10:22 pm Report this Post to the Staff
ksammut Pillar of the Community United States 1003 Posts	Posted 07/25/2019 5:04 pm Thank you again, Seeker55! Report this Post to the Staff
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