Coin-House: East India

Monday, January 18, 2016

2 Coins British India - East India Company - 1 Pie 1833 Copper KM 261 and 262

Obverse

Coat of arms of the East India Company
On the ribbon is the legend: Auspicio Regis Et Senatus Anglia, date below, value (Pie) above - all within a plain raised rim.

Lettering:
1833
AUSP:REG & SEN:ANG:

Translation: By the authority of the King and Parliament of England

Reverse

Balanced scales, value above(PIE)
Legend in Persian between the pans: Adil
AH date (1248) below - all within a plain raised rim.

Lettering:
PIE
عدل
١۲۴۸

Translation:
Just or fair
1248

Edge

Plain

Comments

- PR#222
- The "PIE" in KM261 (1.2mm) is larger than the "PIE" in KM262 (0.8mm), there is a narrow gap between design and rim

Thursday, October 8, 2015

East India Company - 1808 - X Cash (10 Cash Copper Coin): Copper – 4.66 g – ø 25.8 mm KM# 320

Obverse

Coat of arms of the East India Company: 2 lions, St George's cross on the crest and flags, motto on the ribbon "Auspicio Regis et Senatus Anglia", date below
Lettering:
EAST INDIA COMPANY
AUSP : REGIS & SENAT : ANGLIA
1808
Translation: By the authority of the King and Parliament of England

Reverse

The value in Persian: Dah kas do falus ast & English divided by a double line
Lettering:
ده کس دو فلوس است
X. CASH.
Translation: Ten cash make two falus

Edge

Plain

Comments

- Weight varies 4.4 - 4.66 gm
- Diamter varies 25.6-25.8 mm
- Many found in the wreckage of the Admiral Gardener.
- Parallel to the rupee, the Madras Presidency also used the fanam.
80 cash = 1 fanam
12 fanam = 1 rupee
42 fanam = 1 gold Pagoda = 3.5 rupees

Obverse

Reverse

The value in Persian: Dah kas do falus ast & English divided by a double line
Lettering:
ده کس دو فلوس است
X. CASH.
Translation: Ten cash make two falus

Edge

Plain

Comments

Obverse

Reverse

The value in Persian: Dah kas do falus ast & English divided by a double line
Lettering:
ده کس دو فلوس است
X. CASH.
Translation: Ten cash make two falus

Edge

Plain

Comments

Obverse

Reverse

The value in Persian: Dah kas do falus ast & English divided by a double line
Lettering:
ده کس دو فلوس است
X. CASH.
Translation: Ten cash make two falus

Edge

Plain

Comments

British India Victoria Queen and Empress - Lot of 50 Coins, XF Grade

India - British - Rupee (1862-1947)

3 pies = 1 pice • 4 pices = 1 anna • 16 annas = 1 rupee

1/12 Anna - Victoria
1862-1876
Copper – 2.10 g – ø 17.4 mm
KM# 465

India - British - Rupee (1862-1947)

3 pies = 1 pice • 4 pices = 1 anna • 16 annas = 1 rupee

1/12 Anna - Victoria
1877-1901
Copper – 2.1 g – ø 17.5 mm
KM# 483

Obverse

Crowned bust left
Lettering: VICTORIA Q U E E N
Engraver: William Wyon

Reverse

Value and date within beaded circle and wreath
Lettering:
1/12
ANNA
INDIA
1862

Edge

Plain

Comments

- To identify the mint - measure the coin.
Calcutta mint - 17.4-17.5 mm
Madras mint - 17.6-17.7 mm
Bombay mint - 17.9-18 mm

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

King George VI - Half Rupee - Silver (50 %) Coins Collection - 1940 - 45

King George VI - XF Grade Coins

Extremely Fine Grade Coins

Complete Year Set - 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944 & 1945

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

British India, King George VI - 1/2, 1 and 2 Annas Set, two types

British, King George VI - 1/2, 1 and 2 Annas Set, two types

British India, King George VI - 2 Annas - George VI, Nickel-brass – 5.74 g – ø 25 mm, KM# 541a
British India, King George VI - 2 Annas - George VI Copper-nickel – 5.84 g – ø 22 mm KM# 542
British India, King George VI - 1 Anna - George VI Copper-nickel – 3.87 g – ø 21.1 mm KM# 538
British India, King George VI - 1 Anna - George VI Nickel-brass – 3.89 g – ø 20.5 mm KM# 537a
British India, King George VI - ½ Anna - George VI Nickel-brass – 2.92 g – ø 17.3 mm KM# 534b
British India, King George VI - ½ Anna - George VI Copper-nickel – 2.87 g – ø 19.7 mm KM# 535

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

East India Company One Half Anna 1835 Coins, 4 Coins Collection Very Fine Grade

East India Company One Half Anna 1835 Coins, 4 Coins Collection Very Fine Grade
Large Coins
Very Fine Grade
Copper – 12.52 g – ø 31 mm - KM# 447

Obverse

Coat of arms of the East India Company: 2 lions, St George's cross on the crest and flags, motto on the ribbon "Auspicio Regis et Senatus Angliae"

Lettering:
1835
AUSP: REG: SEN: ANG:

Translation: By the Command of the King and Parliament of England

Reverse

Value within wreath, legend EAST INDIA COMPANY on top half surrounds

Lettering:
EAST INDIA COMPANY
روپای
HALF
ANNA

Edge

Smooth or reeded

Thursday, April 16, 2015

British Rule in India 1830 - 1947; Four Kings and One Queen

Avail;able for Rs. 300/-

Early English settlements in India had three broad grouping: those in Western India (Bombay & Surat), those in South India (Madras) and those in the Eastern Province of Bengal (Calcutta). Early English coins accordingly developed along three broad strands in consonance with the local acceptability of the coins for the purposes of trade.

The coins of Bengal were developed along the Mughal pattern, those of Madras were struck along South Indian lines both in design and metrology (Pagoda) as well as along Mughal designs. The English coins of Western India developed along Mughal as well as English patterns. It was only in 1717 AD that the English obtained permission from the Emperor Farrukhsiyar to coin Mughal money at the Bombay mint. English pattern coins were struck at the Bombay Mint. The gold coins were termed Carolina, the silver coins Anglina, the copper coins Cupperoon and tin coins Tinny. By the early 1830, the English had become the dominant power in India. The rise of one dominant power after over a hundred years of turmoil, enabled the enactment of the Coinage Act of 1835 and for uniform coinage to be issued.

Newly designed coins with the effigy of William IV on the obverse and the value on the reverse in English and Persian, were issued in 1835.

The coins issued after 1840 bore the portrait of Queen Victoria. The first coinage under the crown was issued in 1862 and in 1877 Queen Victoria assumed the title the Empress of India.

Edward VII succeeded Queen Victoria and the coins issued bore his effigy. The Indian Coinage Act, 1906 was passed which governed the establishment of Mints as well as the coins that would be issued and the standards that would be maintained (Rupee 180 grains, Silver 916.66 standard; Half Rupee 90 grains, Quarter Rupee 45 grains). George V succeeded Edward VII. Acute shortage of silver on account of World War I, led the British Government to issue paper currency of One Rupee and Two and a half Rupees. The silver coins of smaller denominations were issued in cupro-nickel. George V was in turn succeeded by Edward VIII. However no coins were issued during his short reign. Geroge VI ascended the throne in 1936. The compulsion of the Second World War led to experiments in coinage where the standard rupee was replaced by the "Quaternary Silver Alloy". The Quaternary Silver coins were issued from 1940. In 1947 these were replaced by pure Nickel coins.

India attained freedom on 15^th August 1947. However the existing coinage was continued as the frozen series till January 26^th 1950 when India became Republic.

Sunday, April 5, 2015

East India Company Quarter Anna 1858, Very Fine Grade Coin KM# 463 Copper Coin

East India Company Quarter Anna 1858, Very Fine Grade Coin KM# 463 Copper Coin, Available for Sale @ Rs. 200/-

India - British - East India Company rupee (1770-1862) -
¼ Anna 1857-1858 Copper – 6.42 g – ø 25 mm KM# 463

India - British - East India Company rupee (1770-1862) - ¼ Anna 1857-1858 Copper – 6.42 g – ø 25 mm KM# 463

Obverse

Coat of arms of the East India Company: 2 lions, St George's cross on the crest and flags, motto on the ribbon "AUSP: REG: SEN: ANG:" ("Auspicio Regis et Senatus Angliae")
Lettering:
1858
AUSP: REGIS ET SEN: ANGLIA
Translation: By the Command of the King and Parliament of England