mumin_abdul Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Hello Everybody - Im new to coin collecting and would like some advice (as i know next to nothing about this subject). I have purchased a coin: 1 Pice Coin From Bengal Presidency of Calcutta - 1831 I would like to know how I can tell if its for real or if someone could tell me from looking at a picture of it I would really apppreciate it. Thank you for your time. Regards Abdul Mumin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sturzny Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 It's real, and a very common type. In this condition, worth maybe a dollar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumin_abdul Posted November 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 Thank you for clarifying. Is there somewhere on the net I can look up more information about this coin? e.g. translation. Thank you again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NumisMattic2200 Posted November 7, 2009 Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 Bullion value higher Mr. Stingy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sturzny Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 Thank you for clarifying. Is there somewhere on the net I can look up more information about this coin? e.g. translation. Thank you again. If your interest is in Islamic coins, a good reference book is essential. I would recommend Stephen Album's book (I think it is called "A checklist of Islamic coins"). You should be able to get it via Amazon. The Krause-Mischler "standard catalog" is OK, but you can go crazy trying to attribute an Islamic coin with it unless you have a good idea where (as in what country) to look. Also, Album gives more details about what the various symbols and inscriptions mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumin_abdul Posted November 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumin_abdul Posted November 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 NumisMattic2200 - from your comment would i be right in believing that the coin is made of gold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldeCollector Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 ...would i be right in believing that the coin is made of gold? No. I suspect copper or something similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumin_abdul Posted November 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 I see. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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