Lead Karshapana Of Mulananda, Ca AD 200

Silver Drachm of Kamaragupta (414-455 AD), Gupta Dynasty, NW India. Good Very Fine condition.

This is a fantastic coin because it represents two countries that no longer exist and yet it carries the portrait of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II. It is a 10 Cents issued by Malaya & British Borneo in 1961 just 9 years after she took the throne and the last year that they were issued. They are in Uncirculated condition but have mellowed just a bit over the past 61 years. Very Difficult to find today and somewhat rare.

This medal was awarded to all the members of the Indian Police force who were serving on 26th Jan 1950, the date on which India was declared a Republic. The obverse shows the Ashokan Lions above the Indian National motto Truth Alone Prevails in Sanskrit with the words INDIAN INDEPENDENCE above and 26th January 1950 below. The reverse shows the chakra wheel with a lotus border above and the word POLICE below and the ribbon has red, blue and orange stripes. Not an easy medal to find now and this is the first time we have offered it, supplies are very limited.