Are there any (old) coin experts here?

beach · Jun 10th, 2005, 13:53

I’ve bought a few coins from outside the Aurangabad fort as a souvenir. They said it’s of Shajahan, Ala-ud-Din-Khilji, etc. Any way I didn’t bother much about the authenticity as my indentation was to collect something to mark my visit this place I my curios collections. I paid 100rs for 3 coins? Now curiosity itches me, how do I know if they are fakes of original? I’m sure they were selling theses as the non-exotic coins.

How do I check this? Are there any online forums?

I can post photos here..

any help is welcomed

AnnieG · Jun 10th, 2005, 14:03

I don't know but I am very interested.
I usually pick up a few old coins every time I go, and some look very suspect but still interesting, so I get them.
I also get old postcards wherever I can, and old letters with sealing wax on them.
I think there are quite active philately groups in India, and I'd like to contact one in Goa but haven't managed it yet.
I have no idea about the value of things but just buy what I think looks interesting if the price is cheap.
The theory is that even if its rubbish I haven't wasted much money, and they are still interesting to look at!
Best, AnnieG

freenote · Jun 11th, 2005, 03:00

bought three old coins in Chandni Chowk , Delhi. Cost50 rs . Half Anna East India Company ,circa 1835/1840. Copper ,ornate. Waste money ,no, little treasures.

ajay7 · Jun 11th, 2005, 03:20

I collect old indian coins if you put a picture or give a description about dimensions, metal and apperance i can see them and tell some thing ............
reasons they would be original...........cause its not good business making fakes and selling for 33 or 40 bucks a piece , if they are copper/brass , well used and smoothed out and dirty they are most prob. genuine . if it's more shiny and new its most prob a fake , which am sure it isnt , though the real guys on the coins may be doubtful but mostly probably real .my guess is ithey are dime sized copper coins with presian calligarphy written and years of grime stuck on them---------

crvlvr · Jun 11th, 2005, 05:18

I bought a few that were dated around 1717 and said East India Company. I can;t find any evidence to prove that they are genuine. I suspect they are fakes.

Jun 10th, 2005, 13:53	#1
beach Lost in translation Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: India ! Posts: 2,233	Are there any (old) coin experts here? I’ve bought a few coins from outside the Aurangabad fort as a souvenir. They said it’s of Shajahan, Ala-ud-Din-Khilji, etc. Any way I didn’t bother much about the authenticity as my indentation was to collect something to mark my visit this place I my curios collections. I paid 100rs for 3 coins? Now curiosity itches me, how do I know if they are fakes of original? I’m sure they were selling theses as the non-exotic coins. How do I check this? Are there any online forums? I can post photos here.. any help is welcomed

Jun 10th, 2005, 14:03	#2
AnnieG Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Goa and Penzance, Cornwall Posts: 152	I don't know but I am very interested. I usually pick up a few old coins every time I go, and some look very suspect but still interesting, so I get them. I also get old postcards wherever I can, and old letters with sealing wax on them. I think there are quite active philately groups in India, and I'd like to contact one in Goa but haven't managed it yet. I have no idea about the value of things but just buy what I think looks interesting if the price is cheap. The theory is that even if its rubbish I haven't wasted much money, and they are still interesting to look at! Best, AnnieG __________________ AnnieG Live life to the full - you never know what's around the corner.

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Jun 11th, 2005, 03:00	#3
freenote senior member refused Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: cornwall UK Posts: 1,532	bought three old coins in Chandni Chowk , Delhi. Cost50 rs . Half Anna East India Company ,circa 1835/1840. Copper ,ornate. Waste money ,no, little treasures.

Jun 11th, 2005, 03:20	#4
ajay7 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Los Angeles,California Posts: 38	I collect old indian coins if you put a picture or give a description about dimensions, metal and apperance i can see them and tell some thing ............ reasons they would be original...........cause its not good business making fakes and selling for 33 or 40 bucks a piece , if they are copper/brass , well used and smoothed out and dirty they are most prob. genuine . if it's more shiny and new its most prob a fake , which am sure it isnt , though the real guys on the coins may be doubtful but mostly probably real .my guess is ithey are dime sized copper coins with presian calligarphy written and years of grime stuck on them---------

Jun 11th, 2005, 05:18	#5
crvlvr Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hollywood Posts: 4,474	I bought a few that were dated around 1717 and said East India Company. I can;t find any evidence to prove that they are genuine. I suspect they are fakes.

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