Summary

1 Dokdo coin issued by Mararaja Vibhaji in the Nawanagar Princely State, India
Hammered copper coinage struck at an uncertain mint in the period 1852-1894 AD

Obverse Description

Legend with the frozen date 78 in Persian numerals at top right of the middle line

Reverse Description

Legend, mostly straight lines

Edge Description

Plain

Significance

The date on the obverse 78, for 978 AH (1570 AD) was frozen since the first production of this type. The earlier issues were heavier and not all of the type stamped on the flan.

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