Blogs — Numismatics
Know your India: Coins of Sailana
Posted by Amit Bhandari on
Sailana was a princely state in the Malwa region of Central India, and was originally a part of Ratlam (up to 1730). The name of the state derives from the capital town, which was named after ‘shail’ (mountain) and ‘anana’ (at the mouth of). Sailana’s territories were scattered and the state had borders with walior, Indore, Dhar, Jhabua, Jaora, Banswara, and Kushalgarh States. Sailana’s rulers were Rathore rajputs and an offshoot of the ruling house of Ratlam. The ruler of Sailana was entitled to an 11-gun salute. Sailana was a relatively small state, with an area of 450 square miles,...
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1936 – The year of three kings
Posted by Amit Bhandari on
Kutch Princely State
Edward VIII, George V, George VI, Khengarji
Silver Coins, Antique silver coins, Old coins, Kutch Coins
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Coin Collecting: 5 Tips for Beginners
Posted by Amit Bhandari on
Most people start collecting coins when they find an interesting coin in their pocket change or have some coins left over from an overseas trip. In some cases, the numismatic journey starts with a few old copper coins found with a grandparent. A few lucky ones get to inherit collections – either from an older sibling/cousin or a relative. Regardless of where you start, as in any journey, the direction is more important than speed. So you want to collect coins. What are the dos and don’ts? Collect what interests you You will be spending a lot of time and...
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