Summary

1 1/2 Dokda (also called a Dhinglo) coin issued in the Nawanagar Princely State, India
Hammered copper coinage struck at an uncertain mint circa1850 AD

Obverse Description

Legend, mostly off flan; the frozen date 78 in Persian numerals at top right

Reverse Description

Legend, mostly off flan

Edge Description

Plain

Significance

The frozen date on the obverse 78, for 978 AH (1570 AD) is thought to be from the first production of this type. The earlier issues were slightly heavier and less of the type stamped on the flan.

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