Help to identify Antique/Antiquity Indian Silver Coins

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xmortal
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Posted: 16 Apr 2014, 09:14 #
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Hello all,

I photographed them in groups for their classification, please help me to identify them. Start from left to right - top to bottom.  Regards.  Juan.

Group 1



Group 2



Group 3



Group 4

Parimal
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Posted: 16 Apr 2014, 10:48 #
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All are from Indian princely states - Gwalior. They have the typical bow and arrow symbol on them.
The weight will help you determine if they are 1/4 Rupee or 1/2 Rupee or 1 Rupee.
I will try to identify the rulers on each coin later  :)
 
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Posted: 16 Apr 2014, 12:15 #
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xmortal
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Posted: 16 Apr 2014, 12:31 #
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they weight between 5.4 to 5.6 grams. Yes please it will be great to know the rulers.
sujit_kumar Catalogue referee
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Posted: 16 Apr 2014, 15:01 #
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They should be 1/2 rupee coins of Jiyaji Rao. we have 1 rupee coin of jiyaji rao, https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces54058.html in numista
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xmortal
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Posted: 16 Apr 2014, 18:45 #
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In relative terms, how rare are 1/2 rupees of this ruler?  
sujit_kumar Catalogue referee
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Quote: xmortalIn relative terms, how rare are 1/2 rupees of this ruler?
Yes i think Half rupee is little scarce as compared to rupee coins.
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