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Explore various categories of Indian coins and start building an impressive and unique collection. Some quick and handy tips that will surely add value to your collection of Indian coins!<br>https://www.mintageworld.com/coin/1-india/
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What Makes the Hobby of collecting Coins of India Fascinating
Coins of India reveal a lot about our country’s vast and glorious history. Through the study of Indian coins, we can decipher hidden mysteries about our past. • Numismatics is a name given to the study of coins and numismatists are those who pursue this study dedicatedly.
For the sake of simplicity and understanding, coins of India are divided into four different categories – Ancient, Medieval, Colonial and Modern • You will find rare Indian coins from each of these categories which are sold for impressive amounts at auction houses all over the world.
When it comes to ancient Indian coins, gold coins from the Gupta Empire featuring the King on one side and Goddess on the other, are highly sought after. • Collectors also look for Indian coins issued by popular medieval rulers like Shivaji, Akbar and Jahangir.
Colonial coins are the ones which were issued when India was ruled by various European powers like England, France, Portugal etc. • Modern coins of India are the ones which were issued by the Reserve Bank of India after India gained independence in 1947
From the earliest Shatamana coins issued by GandharaJanapada to the latest 10 rupees coin, the journey of Indian coinage is fascinating. • So explore this journey by indulging in the hobby of collecting Indian coins.