Very Small Unknown Coin

[bhx7 222]

Hi All

Trying to find out more about this tiny coin I have. It has what looks to me like a very crude elephant and people on one side, but maybe wrong. It is only approx 9 mm in diameter and looks to be bronze. Any help in identifying it would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[Paddy 1,539]

I don't have my books to hand but I would guess Indian Subcontinent or Sri Lanka/Ceylon 18th or early 19th century. Each State has its own name for small coins like this - including Fanams. It will be a search through Krause to nail it down I fear.

[bhx7 222]

12 hours ago, Paddy said:

I don't have my books to hand but I would guess Indian Subcontinent or Sri Lanka/Ceylon 18th or early 19th century. Each State has its own name for small coins like this - including Fanams. It will be a search through Krause to nail it down I fear.

Think you are definitely right about India, Paddy. Trawled through Krause 1600-1900 so far without any luck, looking  at India and all its sections. Will have to have another look to see if I have possibly have missed it. 

[mrbadexample 985]

I can't help Brian, but if you post it here you'll almost certainly get your answer.

[bhx7 222]

16 hours ago, mrbadexample said:

I can't help Brian, but if you post it here you'll almost certainly get your answer.

Still waiting to be accepted onto the page. Will let you know what I find out. 

[bagerap 706]

Fully agree with MrBE on WoC for your coin. I have a feeling that it may be a debased Bull & Rider jital, which would probably put it a way before 1600.

[Paddy 1,539]

On 08/08/2017 at 9:02 PM, bhx7 said:

Think you are definitely right about India, Paddy. Trawled through Krause 1600-1900 so far without any luck, looking  at India and all its sections. Will have to have another look to see if I have possibly have missed it. 

When I said "Indian Subcontinent" I meant that quite widely. You will need to include Afghanistan and maybe a few other countries in the area. Good luck!

[mrbadexample 985]

Did you have any luck Brian?