INDIAN COINS IN DIFFERENT SHAPES
Shapes of Indian Coins ď‚ž
When you think of coins, the shape that comes to your mind is the circular one. Very few might know that Indian coins were minted in shapes other than the regular circular ones. In fact one of the earliest coins minted were rectangular in shape. They were called as shatmanas and were made of silver.
Shapes of Indian Coins after Independence ď‚ž
Apart from that, some coins in India that were issued after independence also had different shapes. Like the 5 naya paisa which was in the shape of a rhombus. Similarly there were British Indian coins issued under the reign of King George V which was also rhombus in shape.
Coins in India issued during Medieval Period ď‚ž
Some coins In India issued in the medieval India were hexagonal and octagonal in shape. They were minted in gold and silver. They are also often termed as mihrabi shaped coins. You will also come across some holed 1 pice Indian coins.
Shaped Coins in India ď‚ž
So if you are a numismatist then there are differently shaped coins in India that you can look out for. Shape is in fact an interesting theme that you can follow. There are differently shaped Indian coins belonging to each era!
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