Object story: A coin die with a message from 1857
Understanding the politics of 19th-century Mewar through a rare coin die
Nazarana
Special issue – Commemorative coins of India
For numismatists or coin collectors on a budget, commemorative coins are a great way to get started. Here’s what makes them special
Madan Singh, Silver Nazarana Coin of Jhalawar Mint
Nazrana were limited-edition novelties minted not as currency, but as gifts to a superior or souvenirs to mark special occasions. A Nazarana was crafted simply to be presented with all the pomp and circumstance at the giver’s disposal. This is a silver one minted in the name of Queen Victoria by Madan Singh; coins like… Read more »
Akbar, Silver Coin of Ahmedabad Mint
This silver coin seems to have been struck on an existing Nazarana coin. The word Nazarana is derived from the Persian ‘nazr’ and means a presentation or tribute. On special occasions, Nazaranas or Nazars were presented to the king. People would order and buy these coins from the mint when they wanted to make a… Read more »