Help Identifying Ancient Indian Silver Coin (Unlisted Type – Early Punch Mark or [solved]

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Could someone please help me identify this ancient coin and create a new catalogue page if it isn’t already listed? I’m new to coin collecting and not sure what specific details should be included. The coin appears to be made of silver (or a similar metal) and features early-style or punch mark–like symbols on both sides. Any assistance in identifying its origin, period, or issuing authority would be greatly appreciated.

 

the diameter is just 1.37 grams and diameter is only 12mm.


Jaipur, similar to this one: N#199824 

Thank you, but one side of the coin doesn’t appear to match the reference provided. Could you please offer any further clarification on this?

Yes, the regnal year is different on your coin (28) and on the Numista example (23). Apart from that, they're quite close. I'm not a 100% sure if this is the correct ruler, but it is definitely Jaipur. You should check the other coins of the issuer: https://en.numista.com/catalogue/jaipur_princely_state-1.html and also on Zeno's page, that has much more exaples: https://www.zeno.ru/showgallery.php?cat=2945 

Could it be this one? It appears to be the same coin, but interestingly, the design seems to be an inverse impression. I’m not entirely sure how that happened.

 

N#41371

I’ve decided to revert to your initial identification, as it appears to be the closest match — including the diameter, which measures around 12–13 mm. I’ve therefore added the coin under that listing.

 

N#199824

 

Status changed to Solved (farokhdamania, 28 Oct 2025, 19:19)

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