INDIA & STATES STAMP CATALOGUE

Are you a philatelist? Then please have a look into the stamp catalogue published by Stanley Gibbons.It is a bit old catalogue but it is available in discounted price off about Rs. 500.00. Have a look into the details and if you are interested please visit the link below!

Publisher: Stanley Gibbons
Topic: Stamps
Country/Countries: India
Year: 2009
Edition: 3
Printed in: Colour
Cover Type: Softback

The Stanley Gibbons India & States color catalog lists and prices the mint and used stamps of India from the earliest issues of Sind Province (1852) and the East India Company (1854-64) up to the end of 2008, to the level of detail familiar to users of our British Commonwealth & Empire catalogue.

The catalogue includes details of Indian stamps used abroad, with fully priced listings in several cases, also the stamps of Indian Expeditionary and Custodian forces overseas and the issues of the Indian Convention and Feudatory States.

Major plate flaws, watermark varieties, shades, official stamps and booklets are all listed.

http://www.stanleygibbons.com/stanleygibbons/view/product/sgproductcatalog/7879/7889/SG49516

8 Common Copper Coins of Travancore Princely State

The Kingdom of Travancore was a former Hindu feudal kingdom and Indian princely state that had been ruled by the Travancore Royal Family from the capital at Padmanabhapuram or Thiruvananthapuram. The Kingdom of Travancore has its own currency system. The coins are Cash, Chukrum and Fanam. These coins were minted in Copper, Bronze, Silver and Golod. The Travancore rupee was the currency of the State of Travancore which was subdivided into 7 fanam, each of 4 chakram, each of 16 cash. The Travancore currency was issued until 1949 before being replaced by the Indian rupee. Silver coins were issued in the denominations of 2 chakrams, 4 chakrams, 7 chakram (1/4 rupee), 14 chakram (1/2 rupee). Copper coins were struck in the denominations of 1 cash, 4 cash, 8 cash, and 1 chakram (=16 cash). The exchange rate with the British Indian rupee was set at 1 British Indian rupee = 28 chakram, 8 cash; equivalently, 1 Tranvancore rupee = 15 annas, 8.63 pies of a British Indian rupee. Today in this blog post we will talk about eight copper coins minted under the rule of Blarama Varma and Ramavarma. Please have a look into the commonly available Travancore Coins. We will discuss about rare coins later.

Please See the followqing coins, Images are for Balarama Varma Coins

1 Cash - Rama Varma VI Copper – 0.65 g – ø 10.8 mm - KM# 46 Thick coin
1 Cash - Bala Rama Varma II - Copper – 0.48 g - KM# 57 Thin Coin

4 Cash - Rama Varma VI - Copper – ø 17.6 mm - KM# 41
4 Cash - Bala Rama Varma II - KM# 58

8 Cash - Rama Varma VI - Copper – 3.8 g - KM# 42
8 Cash - Rama Varma VI – Copper - KM# 48

1 Chuckram - Rama Varma VI - Copper – 9.98 g – ø 26.68 mm - KM# 49
1 Chuckram - Bala Rama Varma II - 8.0 g – ø 27 mm KM# 60

 

Large Coin Collections: Popular Displays

This i have published at my British India Coins Site and this is a re-publication. I have find a huge collection of stamps, coins and accessories at http://stores.ebay.in/Stamps-Coins-and-Accessories! There are wonderful coin displays containing the following sets! All these coins are available at my eBay Shop Stamps Coins and Accessories

1. Romania , Denomination, Lei , Observe, Flags and Sprigs , Reverse, Value , Metal, Nickel Clad Steed
2. Bangladesh , Denomination, Poisha , Observe, Water Lily , Reverse, Family above Value , Metal, Aluminium
3. Bhutan , Denomination, Ngul Trum , Observe, Emblem , Reverse, Nine Section , Metal, Copper - Nickel commemorative
4. Nepal , Denomination, Paise , Observe, Trident , Reverse, Value , Metal, Bronze [Not in use]
5. India , Denomination, Rupee , Observe, Jawaharlal Nehru , Reverse, Value , Metal, Copper - Nickel commemorative
6. Hungary , Denomination, Filler, Forint , Observe, [Mixed Types] , Reverse, Value , Metal, [Mixed Types]
7. Italy , Denomination, Euro Cent , Observe, Tower in Turn , Reverse, Value and Globe , Metal, Copper Plated Steel
8. Malaysia , Denomination, Sen , Observe, Flower Blossom , Reverse, Ceremonial Kites , Metal, Copper - Nickel
9. Great Britain , Denomination, Half New Penny , Observe, Young Bust , Reverse, Crown , Metal, Bronze [Not in use]
10. Switzeland , Denomination, Rappen / Cent , Observe, [Mixed Types] , Reverse, Value , Metal, [Mixed Types]
11. China , Denomination, yuvan , Observe, Value , Reverse, Chrysanthemum/Flower , Metal, Nickel Plated Steel
12. Australia , Denomination, Shilling , Observe, Value , Reverse, [Mixed Types] , Metal, Aluminum Bronze [Not in use]
13. Russia , Denomination, Kopek , Observe, National Arms , Reverse, Flanked By Sprigs , Metal, NA [Not in use]
14. UAE , Denomination, Fils , Observe, Value , Reverse, Old Derricks , Metal, Copper - Nickel Heptagon
15. France , Denomination, Centimes , Observe, Liberty Bust , Reverse, Grain Sprig , Metal, Copper - Aluminiul - Nickel [Not in use]
16. Israel , Denomination, Agorot/Lira , Observe, [Mixed Types] , Reverse, Value , Metal, [Mixed Types]
17. Ghana , Denomination, Cedis , Observe, Bush Drums , Reverse, Dampant Lion , Metal, Nickel - Brass
18. Mexico , Denomination, Centavos/Pesos , Observe, Value , Reverse, [Mixed Types] , Metal, [Mixed Types] [Not in use]
19. USA , Denomination, Cents , Observe, Special , Reverse, Value , Metal, Copper - Nickel commemorative
20. Czech Republic , Denomination, Haleru, Koruna , Observe, [Mixed Types] , Reverse, Value , Metal, [Mixed Types]
21. Srilanka , Denomination, Rupee , Observe, Cricket Trophy , Reverse, Batsman , Metal, Alluminium Bronze commemorative
22. Oman , Denomination, Baisa , Observe, National Arms , Reverse, Value and Date , Metal, Copper - Nickel
23. Korean Republic , Denomination, Won , Observe, Bust With Hat , Reverse, Value , Metal, Copper - Nickel
24. Qatar , Denomination, Dhirams , Observe, Value , Reverse, Sale Boat , Metal, Copper - Nickel
25. Saudi Arabia , Denomination, Halal , Observe, Cross Swords , Reverse, Legend , Metal, Copper - Nickel
26. Bulgaria , Denomination, Stotinka , Observe, Arms , Reverse, Grain Springs Flank , Metal, Brass [Not in use]
27. UAE , Denomination, Fils , Observe, Value , Reverse, Gazelle , Metal, Copper-Nickel
28. Germany , Denomination, Penning , Observe, Oak Leaves , Reverse, Value , Metal, Copper Plated Steel [Not in use]
29. Srilanka , Denomination, Paisa , Observe, Arms , Reverse, Value , Metal, Copper-Nickel
30. Poland , Denomination, Grozy , Observe, Arms , Reverse, Wreath , Metal, Aluminum
31. Germany , Denomination, Euro Cent , Observe, Oak Leaves , Reverse, Value and Globe , Metal, Copper Plated Steel
32. Canada , Denomination, Cents , Observe, Queens Burst , Reverse, Mapple , Metal, Copper Plated Zinc
33. Poland , Denomination, Grosz , Observe, Arms , Reverse, Oak Leaves , Metal, Brass
34. USA , Denomination, Cents , Observe, Jefferson Nickel , Reverse, Moticelo , Metal, Copper - Nickel
35. Germany , Denomination, Euro Cent , Observe, Oak Leaves , Reverse, Value and Globe , Metal, Copper Plated Steel
36. India , Denomination, Naya Paisa , Observe, Ashoka Lion Pedastal , Reverse, Value and Date , Metal, Bronze
37. Canada , Denomination, Cents , Observe, Queens Burst , Reverse, Mapple , Metal, Bronze
38. Great Britain , Denomination, Penny , Observe, Elizabeth II , Reverse, Welsh Plumes , Metal, Copper Plated Steel
39. Singapore , Denomination, Cent , Observe, Arms , Reverse, Vaue Divideds Plank , Metal, Copper Plated Zinc
40. Malaysia , Denomination, Sen , Observe, Flower Blossom , Reverse, Drun , Metal, Brown Coloured Steel
41. USA , Denomination, Cent , Observe, Abraham Lincoln , Reverse, Value , Metal, Copper Plated Zinc
42. Germany , Denomination, Penning , Observe, Oak Leaves , Reverse, Value , Metal, Brass Plated Steel [Not in use]
43. Srilanka , Denomination, Rupee , Observe, Lions with Sword , Reverse, Premudas , Metal, Copper - Nickel commemorative
44. British India , Denomination, Anna , Observe, King George V , Reverse, Value and Date , Metal, Bronze
45. Qatar , Denomination, Dhirams , Observe, Value , Reverse, Sale Boat , Metal, Copper - Nickel
46. India , Denomination, Pice , Observe, Ashoka Lion Pedestal , Reverse, Running Horse , Metal, Bronze [Not in use]
47. Great Britain , Denomination, Penny , Observe, Elizabeth II , Reverse, CWN Portcollus , Metal, Copper Plated Steel
48. Canada , Denomination, Cents , Observe, Queens Burst , Reverse, Mapple , Metal, Bronze
49. India , Denomination, Rupee , Observe, Ashoka Lion Pedestal , Reverse, Rajeeve Gandhi , Metal, Copper - Nickel
50. Canada , Denomination, Cents , Observe, Queens Burst , Reverse, Beaver on Rock , Metal, Nickel
51. Nepal , Denomination, Rupee , Observe, Map , Reverse, Mount Everest , Metal, Brass Plated Steel
52. Germany , Denomination, Penning , Observe, Oak Leaves , Reverse, Value , Metal, Copper Plated Steel [Not in use]
53. Srilanka , Denomination, Rupee , Observe, Legend in Border , Reverse, FAO 50 Years , Metal, Copper-Nickel commemorative
54. Poland , Denomination, Grozy , Observe, Arms , Reverse, Oak Leaves , Metal, Brass
55. Germany , Denomination, Euro Cent , Observe, Oak Leaves , Reverse, Value and Globe , Metal, Copper Plated Steel
56. Canada , Denomination, Cents , Observe, Crowned Head , Reverse, Maple Leaf , Metal, Copper Plated Steel
57. Poland , Denomination, Grosz , Observe, Arms , Reverse, Oak Leaves , Metal, Brass
58. USA , Denomination, Cents , Observe, Jefferson Nickel , Reverse, Moticelo , Metal, Copper - Nickel
59. Srilanka , Denomination, Cents , Observe, Arms , Reverse, Value , Metal, Copper Plated Steel
60. Poland , Denomination, Grozy , Observe, Arms , Reverse, Oak Leaves , Metal, Brass
61. Canada , Denomination, Cents , Observe, Crowned Head , Reverse, Maple Leaf , Metal, Copper Plated Steel
62. Germany , Denomination, Penning , Observe, Oak Leaves , Reverse, Value , Metal, Brown Coloured Steel [Not in use]
63. Singapore , Denomination, Cent , Observe, Arms , Reverse, Value Divided Plank , Metal, Copper Plated Zinc
64. Bulgaria , Denomination, Stotinka , Observe, Arms , Reverse, Grain Springs Flank , Metal, Brass [Not in use]
65. USA , Denomination, Cent , Observe, Abraham Lincoln , Reverse, Value , Metal, Copper Plated Zinc
66. Germany , Denomination, Penning , Observe, Oak Leaves , Reverse, Value , Metal, Brass Plated Steel [Not in use]
67. Srilanka , Denomination, Rupee , Observe, Lions with Sword , Reverse, Premudas , Metal, Copper - Nickel commemorative
68. USA , Denomination, Dime , Observe, Roosevelt , Reverse, Tree , Metal, Copper - Nickel
69. Canada , Denomination, Cents , Observe, Burst with Tiara , Reverse, Beaver on Rock , Metal, Copper - Nickel
70. Korean Republic , Denomination, Won , Observe, Series: FAO , Reverse, Oat Spring , Metal, Copper - Nickel
71. British India , Denomination, Anna , Observe, King George V , Reverse, Value and Date , Metal, Bronze
72. Korean Republic , Denomination, Won , Observe, Bust With Hat , Reverse, Value , Metal, Copper - Nickel
73. Great Britain , Denomination, Penny , Observe, Elizabeth II , Reverse, CWN Portcullis , Metal, Copper Plated Steel
74. France , Denomination, Centimes , Observe, Liberty Bust , Reverse, Grain Springs Flank , Metal, Copper-Aluminium-Nickel
75. Australia , Denomination, Cents , Observe, Elizabeth II , Reverse, Echidnas , Metal, Copper - Nickel
76. South Korea , Denomination, 100 Won , Observe, Bust With Hat , Reverse, Value , Metal, Copper - Nickel
77. Germany , Denomination, Euro Cent , Observe, Oak Leaves , Reverse, Value and Globe , Metal, Copper Plated Steel
78. Malaysia , Denomination, Sen , Observe, Flower Blossom , Reverse, Drun , Metal, Brown Coloured Steel
79. Poland , Denomination, Grozy , Observe, Arms , Reverse, Oak Leaves , Metal, Brass
80. Canada , Denomination, Cents , Observe, Queens Burst , Reverse, Beaver on Rock , Metal, Nickel
81. Germany , Denomination, Euro Cent , Observe, Oak Leaves , Reverse, Value and Globe , Metal, Copper Plated Steel
82. USA , Denomination, Cents , Observe, Jefferson Nickel , Reverse, Moticelo , Metal, Copper - Nickel
83. Canada , Denomination, Cents , Observe, Crowned Head , Reverse, Maple Leaf , Metal, Copper Plated Steel
84. Germany , Denomination, Penning , Observe, Oak Leaves , Reverse, Value , Metal, Copper Plated Steel [Not in use]
85. Poland , Denomination, Grozy , Observe, Arms , Reverse, Wreath , Metal, Copper - Nickel
86. Germany , Denomination, Penning , Observe, Oak Leaves , Reverse, Value , Metal, Brown Coloured Steel [Not in use]
87. Great Britain , Denomination, Penny , Observe, Elizabeth II , Reverse, CWN Portcullis , Metal, Bronze
88. Srilanka , Denomination, Rupee , Observe, Cricket Trophy , Reverse, Batsman , Metal, Aluminium Bronze

All these coins are available at my eBay Shop Stamps Coins and Accessories

EBay Seller

I am a numismatic and philatelist. I collect worldwide coins and British India coins. Also I am interested in Indian Princely State Coins. I collect commemorative and country wise silver, copper, brass and nickel coins. I have got even aluminum coins and special alloy coins. I collect stamps from around the world, and I collect Indian Princely State Stamps. Travancore and Cochin Stamps are my passion. Please buy, Exchange and sell stamps and coins with me. All Coin collectors and stamp collectors are welcome to my antique shop. http://cgi6.ebay.in/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItems&userid=seenavincent

My Coin Diplomacy

Coin collecting was the hobby of Kings. Now coin collection or numismatic has grown as a great hobby of millions of collector around the world. You can start this hobby collecting coins that find around you. Later you can ask your friends for coins buy coins from vendors, exchange coins with other collectors. Here I am buying coins and selling the extra ones I come across. You can buy from me and offer me coins that you have in spare!

Are you a coin collector or a collector who collect coins for your school projects? Then you buy 3 – 5 packets of coins from me or other collectors and arrange them date wise, country wise or theme wise. Now you have got a valuable coin collection.

Coins are very good collectibles. Coins last very long, and its value will increase day by day. The coins I bought in 1990s cost around 10-20 times today. Yes it is an investment for future.

India has got a great coin heritage. The history of Indian coinage starts around 400 years back. There are coins from our kings, British, Portuguese, Greek and other invaders.

The most expensive coins in the world

	Coin Name	Coin Value (Approx.)
1	1794-Flowing Hair Dollar	USD 7,859,000
2	1933-Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle	USD  7,590,020
3	1804 Class I Silver Dollar	USD  4,140,000
4	1804 Class I Silver Dollar from Queller’s Collection	USD  3,737,500
5	1913 Liberty Head Nickel	USD  3,737,500
6	1787 Brasheer Doubloon EB on Breast	USD  2,990,000
7	1907 Ultra High Relief $20(Doblue Eagle)	USD  2,990,000
8	1787 Brasher Doubloon EB on Wing	USD  2,415,000
9	1804 Class III Silver Dollar	USD  2,300,000
10	1927-D Saint Gaudents Double Eagle	USD 1,897,500

Find the value of old coins, these values are realised in auctions conducted recently. There are many more coins have similar values available across the world. Source:

Rare Coin Wholesalers of Irvine (Private Treaty),otheby’s/Stack’sBowers & Merena, Heritage Auctions

REPUBLIC OF INDIA COINS MINTED ABROAD

C - Royal Canadian mint, Ottawa,Canada ‘C’ Coins 25, Paisa 1985, 10, 25,50 pais 1988

S - Seoul, Korea-Star below first date digitCoins-50 paisa 1985

H - Ralph Helton and sons, Birmingham-H below year Coins One Rupee 1985

L - Royal mint. London U.K.Diamond below first date digitCoins one rupee 1985M - Mexico 0 above and

M belowCoins one Rupee 1997K - Kremnica, slovakia-M

K in circle Coins one rupee 1998, 1999, 2000

P - SA mint co.Pvt.Ltd, Pretoria, South Africa M in oval Coins two rupees 1998

Ld - Tower mint, London UK U shape Coins two rupees 1999

T - Tafgu, Korea Star below fourth date digit Coins 2 Rupees 1997, 1998

R - Moscow, Russia MMDIn oval Coins 2 Rupees 1999, 2000, 5 Rupees 1999, .2:000