rare indian coins

Indian coins, though not nearly as sought-after as the Greek and Roman coins, have a definite demand in the numismatic world. India was one of the pioneering countries to create coins. One of the first Indian coins, consisted of no more than a flat piece of metal with punch marks to specify the weight of the metal used.

This coin was called the Karshapana, but because of its simplicity, it does not have much worth in the antique world. Some of the coins that were minted during the British Raj in India, however, have a high demand.
A copper 1 paisa coin with the symbol of a leaf minted between 1828 and 1847 is one such coin as is unusually shaped fifty-paise from the late 1950s. Exceedingly rare Indian coins, such as the Nazaranas, which had been minted by Jaipur royalty, are considered very valuable finds today.


Among the most popular and valuable rare United States’ Coins is the ‘Liberty double-eagle’, but this, predictably, is a not just a rare but also a gold coin. However, rare United States’ coins, that are not gold, also yield a good value, provided they are part of a limited edition. For instance, one could get over $1,500 for an 1847 Hawaiian cent, and almost $2,000 for a 1923 Buffalo Nickel. But, naturally, the price of rare gold coins is unparalleled. Although that much holds true for ancient coins from any part of the world, coins from some parts of the globe always have a greater demand – a fact you would appreciate when it came down to selling.

When you want to sell rare coins, you may find it easier to sell coins that belong to certain areas. Greek, Roman, Persian, Egyptian and Asian are easier to sell and consequently have greater value than coins from the Far East.
The condition of the coin is another important factor as coins that wear a worn-out look will have few takers. Also, the price of such coins will be greatly impacted by their appearance. You would probably get a better deal by selling your coin to an ancient coin dealer than you would by offering it up to a regular coin dealer. You could also auction your coin on the internet or at a local antique store.

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