British Indian and Mughal Coins

The final Emperor of India under British rule was George VI, reigning until the British Raj came to an end in August 1947. Serving as the King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth, his reign spanned from 1936 to 1952. His full name was Albert Frederick Arthur George. During George VI’s reign, the One Rupee coin was minted in Calcutta, Bombay, and Lahore using 0.917 silver, 0.500 silver, and nickel. The coins featured a reeded edge initially, later transitioning to a security edge. From 1938 to 1945, the standard weight ranged between 11.33g and 11.66g, with a diameter of 30.4mm to 30.7mm, while in 1947, the diameter reduced to 28mm. The edge was milled in 1938 and 1939, and the security edge was adopted from 1939 to 1945 and in 1947. Calcutta coins had no mint mark, whereas Bombay coins displayed a small dot or diamond beneath the ornate lotus flower on the reverse side. Lahore coins featured a small "L" in the same position. In 1946, with the...

Albert Edward, known as King Edward VII, ruled as the Emperor of British India from January 22, 1901, until his death in 1910. Concurrently, he reigned as the King of the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the British Dominions. He was the eldest son of Queen Victoria, inheriting the throne after her passing in 1901. During his reign, the Edward VII coin series in India was issued from 1903 to 1908 and 1910. It was minted in Calcutta from 1903 to 1908, and minted in Bombay in 1910. The quarter rupee was crafted from silver, weighing approximately 2.9 grams with a diameter between 19.3 and 19.6 mm. Its edge featured a milled design. I found a quarter rupee of 1906 with ghost error. A ghost error coin is a term used in numismatics to describe a coin featuring faint, blurred, or partially missing design details that give it a "ghost-like" appearance. These intriguing errors arise from various minting imperfections, such as weak strikes, deteriorated dies, or flaws in planchet prepar...

Shahab-ud-din Muhammad Khurram, famously known by his imperial title Shah Jahan, served as the fifth emperor of the Mughal dynasty, ruling from 1628 to 1658. His leadership marked the pinnacle of cultural magnificence within the empire. While he proved himself as a competent military strategist, Shah Jahan is most celebrated for his monumental contributions to architecture. His reign is often regarded as the golden era of Mughal architectural brilliance. Among the many magnificent structures he commissioned, the most iconic is the Taj Mahal in Agra, a breathtaking mausoleum built to honor the memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. During the rule of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan I (1628–1658), the silver one-rupee coins, referred to as "rupiya," were distinguished by their artistic finesse and intricate inscriptions. These coins symbolized the opulence and cultural sophistication of the Mughal era. Key mints producing these coins were located in Agra—renowned for its connect...