Some more Circulated Half Pice

[Md. Shariful Islam]

Here you are. Some circulated half pice, now captivated by me.

Islam

[Coinsforever]

1/2 Pice coins were issued by various reign & rulers of BI.

Victoria Queen
Edward VII
George V
George VI


But finding these copper coins in complete set is remote chance unlikely silver coins that appears in sets occasionally.


Cheers

[Md. Shariful Islam]

1/2 Pice coins were issued by various reign & rulers of BI.

Victoria Queen
Edward VII
George V
George VI


But finding these copper coins in complete set is remote chance unlikely silver coins that appears in sets occasionally.


Cheers

I picked 20 of them from 15 different dates of four rollers. But I agree that getting the full set is a difficult task, even more difficult task than for rupees. But I find them in better conditions.

Islam

[abhinumis]

Here is my piece Islamda! Hope u like it. Do grade it

[Md. Shariful Islam]

Even better. I should not grade as I am very poor in it. But surely I like the coin. Very fine coin with almost no wear. Well preserved coin.

Islam

[Ansari]

Nice collection Islam.

Even your is in Good condition Abhishek.

[Figleaf]

Perfectly good coins, Islam. Except for George V, all details are clear, so there's nothing to complain about. You have many, many years before you to upgrade patiently where necessary and astonish the youngsters with stories on how cheap they once were.

Peter

[Md. Shariful Islam]

Perfectly good coins, Islam. Except for George V, all details are clear, so there's nothing to complain about. You have many, many years before you to upgrade patiently where necessary and astonish the youngsters with stories on how cheap they once were.

Peter

Truly, sir. I guess I have started a bit late but with the help of my friends (many much seniors) encouragement here in WoC I still believe that now I have a good foundation. Now time to carry on.

Islam

[Ansari]

Truly, sir. I guess I have started a bit late but with the help of my friends (many much seniors) encouragement here in WoC I still believe that now I have a good foundation. Now time to carry on.

Islam

Better late than never.

[villa66]

Here is my piece Islamda! Hope u like it. Do grade it

I haven't grown up with Indian coins, so they don't register automatically like the coins of some countries, but aren't these images actually the obverse and reverse of two different coins?

v.

[Md. Shariful Islam]

I haven't grown up with Indian coins, so they don't register automatically like the coins of some countries, but aren't these images actually the obverse and reverse of two different coins?

v.

Why do you suspect so please?

Islam

[villa66]

Why do you suspect so please?

Islam

1) The different colors, for one thing--but that could be just a photographic effect.
2) The different way they fill the holder they are in--but the holder could have been changed between photos.

but mostly,

3) The size of the obverse legends seems quite small in relation to the size of the portrait--more like a 1/4-anna coin--and that difference seemed more and more real as I compared it to the Victorian 1/2-pice of the thread's first post.

v.

[villa66]

Please let me add a note of appreciation for the pieces you posted to begin the thread. I very much like the original, uncleaned color, and the lack of corrosion and damage. Nice, very presentable examples of their types.

v.

[abhinumis]

HI all,
Here is another example where the dark background has added beauty to the coin by bringing out the details. What is the reason for the brown-black colour.?? and what do all think of the coin?

[Figleaf]

This is exactly how coins appeal to me most. An honest workhorse, not a knight in shiny armour. I really like it when patina brings out detail like that. The coin is circulated, but the details are clear enough to be admired. The reason for the black? Many possibilities. In this case, it coud be that the coin has spent a considerable time in air that was rich in ash (where coal was burnt) or dust (e.g. a mining or quarrying operation). However, that's all speculation.

Peter