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Princely state Silver coins

Please watch this vedio about princely state silver coins  https://www.facebook.com/groups/162083512384604/permalink/1042405511019062/ The Forgotten Treasures of India: A Guide to Indian Princely State Coins India's rich history is replete with stories of powerful kingdoms, empires, and princely states. One of the lesser-known aspects of India's numismatic heritage is the coins issued by the Indian princely states.  These coins, minted during the British colonial era, offer a fascinating glimpse into the region's history, culture, and artistry History of Indian Princely State Coins During the British Raj, India was divided into several princely states, each ruled by a local monarch or maharaja.  These states, although under British paramountcy, enjoyed a degree of autonomy, including the right to issue their own coins. Between the 18th and 20th centuries, over 600 princely states issued their own coins, featuring a wide range of designs, languages, and metallic compositio...