Summary
1 Trambiyo or 1/2 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, 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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Acquisition Information
Donation from (Estate of) Mr Erich Wodak, John Gartner, 1983
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Date Issued
1852-1894 AD
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Issued By
Vibhoji Ranmalji - Government of Nawanagar, Nawanagar, India
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Copper
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
15 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.13 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#13
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900., 658 Pages
