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 (the 8 not fully struck up)
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.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from (Estate of) Mr Erich Wodak, John Gartner
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Date Issued
circa 1850 AD
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Issued By
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Copper
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Axis
04
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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
19 mm (Outside Diameter), 9.38 g (Weight)
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Shape
Irregular
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References
KM#8
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900., 658 Pages
