Does any one else here collect the coins of India?

[Wihlborg]

I have a good number of coins from India and really enjoy them. Does any one else here like them also? Here is one of the Rupee’s in my collection.

 

John

 

 

[RobertB]

wow

[JamminJ]

That is one dazzling rupee! Very, very nice.

 

I have only one coin from India, a twelth Anna from 1895, so I guess my answer is no. I do collect coins with a First World War theme but I havn't decided yet if India should be represented or not. If I ran across a rupee struck between 1914 and 1918 I think the decision would be quite easy to make.

 

-JamminJ

[Wihlborg]

JamminJ,

 

Here are a couple just for you. They will fit into your First World War theme.

 

 

John

[JamminJ]

Hi John,

 

Thanks for sharing, those indeed fit my theme!

 

I've always liked the busts of George V, he looks quite "imperial" with the crown and clothing.

 

-JamminJ

[EZ_E]

Very nice, John. Sweet toning and design. Is it c. 38mm silver?

[Wihlborg]

Victor,

 

It was minted in Bombay and is .3438oz of .917 silver. According to my measurements it is about 31mm in diameter.

 

John

 

[shirohniichan]

I like George V rupees and 1/2 rupees from India because 1) they look great, 2) they rea readily available in UNC, and 3) because they are cheap.

[Wihlborg]

shirohniichan,

 

I like George V rupees and 1/2 rupees from India because 1) they look great, 2) they rea readily available in UNC, and 3) because they are cheap.

 

True, true, and true! I think you may have won a prize.

 

 

John

 

 

[GDJMSP]

John isn't it bad enough that I'm already collecting coins from half the known world and now you do this ??

 

Sheeeeesh - India now

 

Just kiddin pal very nice, very nice indeed