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, mostly off flan, the frozen date 78 in Persian numerals at top right
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.
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
10
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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
17 mm (Outside Diameter), 6.17 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
KM#14
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900., 658 Pages
