Explore centuries of Indian history through the extraordinary art of coinage — from the ancient Janapadas and the golden age of the Mughals to the colonial Presidency mints and the sovereign Republic.
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Period: 1320-1325 A.D.
Before becoming sultan, Ghiyath distinguished himself defending the frontier against Mongol attacks. He subsequent…
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Period: 1911-1948 A.D.
This silver rupee evokes Hyderabad under Mir Usman Ali Khan, its last ruling Nizam (1911–1948), combining architec…
Navigate through millennia of Indian sovereign coinages
Coins from ancient Indian civilizations, punch-marked coins, and early kingdoms predating the …
Magnificent coinage of the Mughal emperors from Babur to the later Mughals, renowned for their…
Coins minted during British colonial rule in India, from the East India Company era through to…
Rare and unique coins struck by the hundreds of princely states that existed under British suz…
Coins of independent India from 1947 onwards, including commemorative issues and the evolving …
Coins minted in the Portuguese territories of Goa, Daman, and Diu before their integration int…
The Indian Numismatic is a non-commercial curatorial archive dedicated to recording the metallic memory of the Indian subcontinent. Each specimen in this collection has been preserved, authenticated, and catalogued — providing collectors, historians, and enthusiasts with an intimate record of sovereign governance, economic history, and ancient artistry.
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