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British India rupee

Петров Эдуард

modern coins

British India rupee

19th to 20th century

The British India rupee was the principal silver denomination issued for uniform circulation across India under British rule. Prior to unification, European powers minted regional coinages under Mughal patronage, with the British gaining permission in 1717 to strike Mughal-style money at Bombay. Independent, widespr…

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King Edward VII, 1841-1910 - Inscription "INDIA POSTAGE & REVENUE" issue, British India, 1906

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King Edward VII, 1841-1910 - Inscription "INDIA POSTAGE & REVENUE" issue, British India, 1906

1906

The King Edward VII, 1841-1910 - Inscription "INDIA POSTAGE & REVENUE" issue comprises 2 postage stamps released by British India in 1906. The StampWorld catalogue lists 2 stamps in the issue (StampWorld numbers 73, 74), printed in 2 design types. Values and colours recorded for the issue: ½A light green; 1A carmin…

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King George VI, 1895-1952 issue, British India, 1937

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King George VI, 1895-1952 issue, British India, 1937

1937

The King George VI, 1895-1952 issue comprises 4 postage stamps released by British India on 23 August 1937. The StampWorld catalogue lists 4 stamps in the issue (StampWorld numbers 149, 150, 151, 152), printed in 4 design types. Values and colours recorded for the issue: 3P blackish grey; ½A reddish brown; 9P dark…

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Queen Victoria, 1819-1901 issue, British India, 1866

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Queen Victoria, 1819-1901 issue, British India, 1866

1866

The Queen Victoria, 1819-1901 issue comprises 2 postage stamps released by British India on 1 August 1866. The StampWorld catalogue lists 2 stamps in the issue (StampWorld numbers 27, 28), printed in 2 design types. Values and colours recorded for the issue: 4A bluish green; 6´8A´P bluish grey. Sheet size: 320. P…

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