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Indian Numismatics & Rare Coin Catalog

The comprehensive digital archive and collector price guide for Indian coinage. Explore over 2,500+ verified coins spanning Republic India definitive & commemorative issues, British India (1835–1947), Princely States, and Portuguese India with high-resolution photography, mint marks, and market rarity indicators.

2,500+ Coins Detailed Catalog
1835 – Present Historical Eras
4 Indian Mints Mint Mark Guides
100% Verified Physical Specs

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The Digital Archive of Indian Numismatics

Indian numismatics boasts one of the richest monetary traditions in human history, spanning ancient punch-marked coins, medieval imperial sultanates, Mughal rupees, and colonial European trade issues. Numisma.in provides coin collectors, numismatists, historians, and investors with a standardized, high-resolution database of modern Indian coinage from the 1835 Uniform Coinage of the East India Company through modern Republic India circulation and commemorative sets.

Whether identifying a rare 1 Rupee 2000 Hyderabad Mint coin, tracing a Victoria Empress silver rupee, exploring Anna and Naye Paise decimal conversions, or researching commemorative proof and uncirculated (UNC) sets, Numisma delivers accurate weight, diameter, edge, metal composition, and mint strike records.

Indian Coin Mint Marks Guide

Indian coin mint marks are stamped directly below the year of issue on the reverse or obverse. Look closely under the date:

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    Mumbai (Bombay) Mint: Diamond mark (◆), split diamond, or 'B' / 'M' on proof coins.
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    Kolkata (Calcutta) Mint: No mint mark below the year (plain surface).
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    Hyderabad Mint: Five-pointed star (★) or split diamond under the date.
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    Noida Mint: Solid round dot (●) below the year of issue.
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    Foreign Mints: Seoul (★ under date), Pretoria ('M'), Ottawa ('C'), Birmingham ('H').

Frequently Asked Questions About Indian Numismatics

Numisma.in is India's comprehensive digital numismatic catalog and reference database. The archive catalogs over 2,500+ Indian coins, including modern Republic India definitive and commemorative coinage (1950–Present), British India imperial and uniform coinage (1835–1947), British Protected Native / Princely States, and Portuguese India. Each record features verified physical specifications (weight, diameter, thickness, composition), high-resolution photography, mint marks, and market rarity indicators.

Mint marks on Indian coins are located directly below the year of issue. A diamond mark (◆) indicates the Mumbai (Bombay) Mint; absence of any mint mark indicates the Kolkata (Calcutta) Mint; a five-pointed star (★) denotes the Hyderabad Mint; and a solid round dot (●) signifies the Noida Mint. During coin shortages, India also contracted foreign mints in Seoul, Pretoria, Birmingham, and Ottawa, which carry distinctive foreign mint letters or symbols.

An Indian coin's rarity and market value depend on several factors: mint mintage figures (low mintage issues like specific Hyderabad or Noida mint dates), condition/grade (uncirculated MS-60 to MS-65+ coins command significant premiums over circulated coins), die varieties, mint errors (mules, off-center strikes, double dies), and historical significance. For instance, the 1 Rupee 2000 Hyderabad mint coin is highly sought after by collectors due to its limited mintage compared to Mumbai and Kolkata issues.

You can search for any Indian coin using the live search bar at the top of the page by typing its denomination and year (for example, "1 Rupee 2000" or "George V One Rupee 1911"). You can also browse coins by category from the main menu, filtering by ruler, period, denomination, metal, and mint to view detailed coin specifications, historical context, and estimated collector values.