Antique coins of India from the colonial period carry a lot of historical significance. Let’s learn about three rare colonial coins that were issued by the Danish East India Company, East India Company and British India. 10 Cash Copper Coin of Danish East India Company These antique coins of India were issued by the Danish East India Company during the reign of Frederik IV who ruled from 25th August 1699 AD to 12th October 1730 AD. They bear the denomination 10 Cash and were struck in 10 grams of copper. These round-shaped colonial coins were issued in the year 1700 using the die-struck minting technique. The obverse side depicts a crowned double F4 Monogram while the reverse side depicts a crowned DAC Monogram, denomination 10 and KASS below. 2 Mohur Gold Coin of East India Company These are considered to be one of the rarest coins of India that were issued by East India Company in 1854. They bear the denomination Two Mohurs and were issued during the reign of Queen Victoria. These antique Indian coins were die-struck in 11.66 grams of Gold and have a diameter of 32.5 millimetres. The year date featured on the coin follows the Anno Domini Calendar System. They are found in three versions. One was struck at Calcutta mint, another one is a proof version and the third is a mule. Proof coins were not issued for circulation and feature a plain edge. The obverse side of these rare coins in India features a left-facing portrait of the Queen along with the texts VICTORIA QUEEN 1854, all inside a raised, toothed rim. The reverse side depicts a left-facing standing lion with a palm tree above. Other texts on the reverse side include EAST INDIA COMPANY, value TWO MOHURS in English and in Persian, all inside a raised, toothed rim. Half Rupee Silver Coin of British India These extremely rare antique coins of India were issued in the year 1862 under the rule of Queen Victoria. This Half Rupee coin was die-struck at Bombay Mint in 5.83 grams of silver and has a diameter of 24.3 to 24.6 millimetres. The obverse side of these rare coins of British India features a crowned and robed left-facing bust of the queen along with the text VICTORIA QUEEN. The reverse side depicts the texts HALF RUPEE/ INDIA and Year with Flower and scroll around. There are many other exciting varieties to look for when it comes to colonial coins of India! Happy collecting!
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