Gold and silver coins were reintroduced in 1549. Since then the figure of Apostle St. Thomas was etched on their Indian coins with the letters S and T on one side of the coin and the crowned arm of Portugal with the initials of the reigning monarch on the other side of the coin.

The values below represent the intrinsic value of silver coins from India. India silver coins that are in uncirculated condition, or that may be rare and collectible may also have numismatic value. You can use this table as a guide when buying and selling circulated silver coins from India.

The silver coins of the Indo-Greeks, as these later princes may conveniently be called, are the didrachm and the hemidrachm. With the exception of certain square hemidrachms of Apollodotos and Philoxenos, they are all round, are struck to the Persian (or Indian) standard, and all have inscriptions in both Greek and Kharoshthi characters. [60]

A wide variety of coins from the Indian subcontenent from ancient to modern, including cons of India, Princely states, Pakistan, Nepal and Bhutan.

The silver coins of `modern` India were minted in millions in India, which were to become the linchpin of economy of the entire Indian subcontinent and many neighbouring countries. They are the most abundant coins of India still, in contemporary times.

This selection spans the period between 4th century BC and 1858 AD and tells tales of urbanisation, trade activity and the rise and fall of empires. All these coins are silver, one of the oldest money-metals in India.

1973 Indian proof set of coins. Coins of the Indian rupee (₹) were first minted in 1950. [1] New coins have been produced annually since then and they make up a valuable aspect of the Indian currency system. Today, circulating coins exist in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, and 20 rupees.

Oct 28, 2022 · Hellenistic traditions characterise the silver coins of the Indo-Greeks, with Greek gods and goddesses figuring prominently, apart from the portraits of the issuers. The Saka coinage of the Western Kshatrapas are perhaps the earliest dated coins, the dates being given in the Saka era which commences in AD 78.

Jul 21, 2024 · Where are Indian coins made now? How can we identify them? In this blog, I will answer these two questions. But before diving into the present, let’s explore how modern coins began in...

In Indian traditions, silver is synonymous with purity and prosperity. It is widely used in religious ceremonies—from silver idols and puja thalis to coins offered at temples and weddings. Silver symbolizes blessings, making it an essential part of rituals. Silver features prominently in Indian mythology, representing the moon and purity.