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The Origin of Indian Coinage started with Ancient India Coins. The history of the coins of India begins with the earliest punch-marked coins of the 6th century BCE. The coins were metallic silver in nature and contained punched symbols rather than being engraved, representing the earliest money of ancient states such as Magadha, Gandhara, and Saurashtra.
In Gujarat, ancient Gujarat coins testify to the state's proficiency in skills, harwork and artistry. Among the early ones are Anarta cast copper coins and Antique coins from Solanki dynasty. These Solanki dynasty old coins typically have intricate designs and religious symbols, which attest to the state's love for religion and art. Coin collectors and buyers searching for buying ancient coins Gujarat or rare Indian coins on the internet truly appreciate the historical significance and workmanship of these pieces.
The medieval Indian coins are a representation of regional dynasties. The medieval era in India was dominated by the ascension of various regional powers. In Gujarat, the era was dominated by kingdoms such as the Vaghela kingdom and the Gujarat Sultanat.
Vaghela kingdom Gujarat coins are rare coins symbolizing the political change from Solanki rulers to the arrival of Islamic rule in the region. The coins were minted primarily with copper and later with silver and were highly desired by antique coin collectors in Gujarat and numismatic coin collectors in India.
Gujarat Sultanat coins are an interesting blend of Persian and native styles of art. Coins were minted by Ahmed Shah I, the founder of Ahmedabad, in Arabic, mainly in copper and silver. Sultanat coins are a reflection of Islamic numismatic influence in India and of great interest to historical coins India collectors.
For Indian coin collectors who wish to buy Indian coins in Gujarat, Sikkaji has a collection of authenticated coins of this era, providing collectors with the opportunity to own a piece of Gujarat's medieval history.
During the Delhi Sultanate, there existed several dynasties, including Mamluks, Khiljis, Tughlaqs, Sayyids, and Lodis, who ruled most of India. Coins during the Sultanat period were struck in gold, silver, and billon with a high usage of Arabic inscriptions and calligraphy.
These sultanate coins online signal the start of a centralised Islamic monetary system and are a definite must in any collection of Indian or Gujarati coins. Because of their historical importance, they are highly sought after among buyers who want to buy rare coins online in India.
The Mughal coin India series is one of the most innovative and well systematised numismatic systems in Indian history. The Mughals, from Babur to Aurangzeb, issued coins in gold (gold coins India), silver (silver coins India), and copper (copper coins India), with intricate inscriptions, including the name of the emperor and the minting date. Akbar placed the Ilahi calendar on his coins, and Jahangir's zodiac coins are the most beautiful ever minted. All collectors of ancient Indian coins need to own Mughal coins.
We at Sikkaji have certified Mughal coins available for sale with certificates, so you can buy Indian coin with certificate from the comfort of your own home.
After the decline of the Mughal Empire, several independent kingdoms rose to power and minted coins of their own. Indian independent kingdom coins consist of coins of rulers like the Marathas, Sikhs, Rajputs, etc. These coins are representative of regional autonomy and they usually bear special mint marks and regional gods and goddesses, which provide a glimpse into India's diversity. While shopping for vintage coin collections, Sikkaji offers an extremely handpicked collection of these precious coins. You can get these unique and precious antique Indian coins for sale online in India at Sikkaji.
A vast collection of Coins from Independent kingdoms is available at Sikkaji. Browse the website to find the ones most suitable for your collection.
India possessed over 500 princely states with their respective economic and administrative structures. Princely state coins, especially Gujarat princely state coins, such as Baroda, Bhavnagar, and Junagadh, demonstrate this fragmented sovereignty. Collectors who are interested in finding coins of Indian princely states or rare coins who visit Ahmedabad will like our collection. These coins, which are typically minted in limited numbers, create an instant feeling of connection to India's feudal history.
The British East India Company, which started out as a trading company, ultimately formed the basis of the British Raj. Before the establishment of direct Crown rule in 1858, the Company functioned under three principal Presidencies—Bengal, Bombay, and Madras. Each presidency had its coins specific to local needs, frequently replicating native designs to make it more acceptable.
Coins of the Madras Presidency were mainly minted in the south with local motifs such as pagodas and fanams inscribed in local scripts like Tamil and Telugu.
Coins of the Bombay Presidency consisted of rupees, paisas, and fractions. Based on Mughal coinage, they had Persian legends and were issued in silver and copper.
The Bengal Presidency coins first employed Mughal-type coins but subsequently introduced uniform types, paving the way for British Indian uniform coinage.
The East India Company copper coin symbolises the beginning of British economic antique Indian coins for sale in India. The coins, in circulation within the Madras, Bombay, and Bengal Presidencies, usually bore the company arms and later the image of the British sovereign. For all those interested in pre-1950 Indian coins or currency or the very first representations of British rule, these coins are a must in your coin collection.
The other European powers had also issued coins within their enclaves. Portuguese Diu coins, Dutch Pulicat coins, and French Pondicherry coins are a captivating example of early modern world trade and are a part of our Portuguese, Dutch and French India coins collection. Collectors can now easily purchase foreign coin sets of these colonial countries at the biggest numismatic website in India and give their Indian coin collection global historical significance.
Portuguese Coins in India- Portuguese coins carried the royal arms and Christian symbols such as the cross. Denominations ranged from the tanga, rupia, and escudo, with bilingual inscriptions in Latin and indigenous languages often on them. These coins prove the mixture of European and Indian culture during the Portuguese period. You can find these coins online.
Dutch Coins in India- Dutch coins were used in small regions like Pulicat, Nagapattinam, and Cochin. Locally, Dutch coins were produced and frequently featured VOC monograms as well as local designs. This collection of coins at Sikkaji reflects the competitive trade situation of those times and you can explore and shop them from the website.
French Coins in India- The French Indian coins collection online at our website features fanons, rupees, and decimes, frequently minted in local scripts with both French and Indian-influenced designs. These coins symbolise the cultural and administrative duality of French colonial rule in India.
The coins from Queen Victoria to King George VI Era. British Indian coins form an extensive coin system that includes British Indian coins, silver rupees, copper paise, and gold mohurs. Since the time of the monarchs Queen Victoria to King George VI, the coins had a portrait of the monarch and were the official subcontinent currency.
Sikkaji offers one of the broadest collections of British period Indian coins, catering to people who would like to buy old India coins or want to know about ancient Indian coins.
Following its independence in 1947, the Republic of India's coins were introduced, starting with the 1950 coinage. Sikkaji provides a wide variety of old and unique coins; some of them from this category are Republic India coins Ahmedabad, Silver currency Republic of India, Worth of one rupee old coins, Indian 5 rupees limited edition coins, and Commemorative coins India.
These coins include circulating currency, proof sets of coins for sale, and online collectible Indian coins, ideal for today's collector and researcher.
Error coins are very popular since they are rare and distinct, and you don’t get to see them as much as any other variety. These coins may be off-center strikes, lack details, or have double strikes. Our carefully handpicked collection is where anyone interested to buy error coins will definitely find some absolutely amazing coins with errors or omissions. Each coin is carefully authenticated and sold by certified seller at the best website for online coins.
We also allow collectors to buy collections of foreign coins, including Middle Eastern, European, and USA coins, which are historically significant. Foreign coins bring depth from overseas to a collection, putting the broader history of numismatic evolution into perspective.
These coins were minted as trial specimens before authorization for use. Because of their low mintage and as prototype coins, pattern coins, trial & experimental coins are very rare and highly valuable. They are perfect for experienced collectors looking for unusual and valuable additions.
Die misalignment produces mule and die variety coins, which are one-of-a-kind and rare variations. These are exciting finds for numismatists who trade in collecting error and rare coin pairings of minting. Some of the bestselling mule and die variety coins are
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