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Valued Member
United States
107 Posts |
I like to cruise auction sites, particularly ones that aren't ebay, for deals. I can usually find good deals on world coins as most buyers are there for US coins. Once in a while, I end up with a particularly nice cherry-pick. Let's see if people here can see pick up on what I saw! There were 2 auctions on a site that had a small collection of Indian coins for sale. They were selling for 10 shipped each. I purchased both at that price as there were no other bidders Pictures used are as below:   What are you all able to glean from these pictures? I'l have a reveal at the end! |
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Valued Member
New Zealand
190 Posts |
Nice find! Main thing that catches my attention, aside from some of these being in really good condition, is how many denominations India had. I just happen to have found quite a bit more 19th and early 20th century piece from India. Quite a lot to collect there. I think some my Princely State ones are my most prized.
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Valued Member
 United States
107 Posts |
The India Republic coins of that era are quite attractive and varied you are right. You are also correct that some are quite nice. For instance the appearance between the two Pice in the below do seem to be quite different! HMMMM  |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
6493 Posts |
Yeah, that's what I was thinking. I don't know world coins, but the three along the bottom of the first picture seem to have a proof finish.
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Valued Member
United States
107 Posts |
Indeed! you are definitely on the right track! Coins should be arriving in the next day or so and I'll post the reveal then.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
2871 Posts |
It's the large date 1954 half rupee. Nice find.
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Valued Member
United States
107 Posts |
Fedex delayed so looks y'all will have to wait until tomorrow for the big reveal!
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Moderator
 United States
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Nice examples!   |
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Moderator
United States
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Nice looking coins. Waiting for the reveal. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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Valued Member
United States
107 Posts |
Reveal as below!  For some reason, someone broke apart a 1954 Republic of India proof set and spread it across two auctions without knowing what they had. Auction prices are around ~1300 for the set. I'm into it for $22 + grading fees  |
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United States
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For some reason, someone broke apart a 1954 Republic of India proof set and spread it across two auctions without knowing what they had.  Quote:
Auction prices are around ~1300 for the set. I'm into it for $22 + grading fees Outstanding!  |
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Valued Member
United States
238 Posts |
Very nice find - I would have missed it at a glance but guessed it after you teased us haha. And to find the set in two separate lots is a very good snag imo. Very well done!
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Posted 06/06/2025 7:52 pm
