India - Porbandar state Coin? [solved]

I have just received the following coin which I believe is from the Porbandar state and would like to know more about it before entering it onto the database.

Thanks - Roy

Metal Copper
weight 8.23g
Size 16.76mm
thickness 4.92mm

Not in catalog.

Quote: ZuluRaptorSpaceNot in catalog.

What do you mean when you say this?

Not in Krause?
Not in Numista?
Not in a catalogue that you have?

Roy

maybe Nawanagar?

Hi Roy,

Nawanagar and Porbandar hammered coins are often confusing. The only distinguishing factor between them is the nagari legend,

Nawanagar - Sri Jama (श्री जाम)
Porbandar - Sri Rana (श्री राणा)

Your coin has the legend which can be read below as "Sri Rana"



And the denomination is driven by the weight of the coin. So it should be a Porbandar Dhingla C#33

https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces44093.html

Thanks Sujit

I got the coin from Shamik Biswas who has contributed to the Krause "South Asian coins and paper Money" catalogue and he had identified it as coming from Porbandar. I am pleased because it is the first coin that I have from that particular Indian State.

Thanks also for outlining the legend. It showed very clearly the difference between the two states. Good detective work!!!!

Roy

Thanks Roy!

Great Job, Sujit....
   highest level.  
regards
David

Quote: Dato MikeladzeGreat Job, Sujit....
   highest level.  
regards
David

Thanks David!

Now I see why I didn't find it!