Coins and Crystals - A Geologist's Gallery by RS Thakran

15/05/2026

MY COLLECTIONS :

“Coins of the Historic East Africa Region” 🌍🪙✨

A presentation of my East African coin collection, photographed on beautiful Crystal Specimens from the ancient Deccan Traps.
The historic East Africa region once mainly covered present-day Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika & Zanzibar).
Here Numismatics meets Geology. 💎🌋🪙

26/02/2026

✨ Whispers of Empire in Silver ✨

Presenting a special glimpse from my collection — original British India silver coins spanning the reigns of Queen Victoria, Edward VII, George V, and George VI.
From the dignified portrait of Victoria Empress to the wartime issues of George VI, these coins witnessed revolutions, famines, world wars, and ultimately India’s march toward independence. Each rupee, half rupee, and fractional denomination carries not just silver value — but the weight of history.
Struck in .917 and .500 silver across different eras, their toning, patina, and mint marks tell silent stories of Calcutta, Bombay, and beyond.
Over a century later, they still shine — not merely as currency, but as preserved chapters of India’s past.
History doesn’t disappear… it survives in silver.

21/12/2025

MY COLLECTIONS :

A glittering glimpse into the past 🪙✨
This beautiful cluster of Hyderabad State coins is more than metal—it’s history you can hold.
Minted during the era of the Nizams, each coin reflects the economy, artistry, and prestige of its time.
From elegant scripts to distinctive symbols and weights, every piece tells a story of a bygone princely era.

For numismatists and history lovers alike—
a timeless treasure that keeps the legacy alive 📜

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