April 3, 2011

Very Rare Calcutta Mint 1900 -Medallion / Seal / Coin ?? - Please Guide

Hello,
I wonder if it’s possible to tell me what I have here, (please see the attached photographs).
As I cannot find anything even similar to it on the internet.
It either made of bronze, gold or some very heavy metal; its sizes are 6 cm wide (across the base) and 1.8 cm high,
It weight is 12 ¾ Ounces (361.5 Grams or 0.8 Pounds).
Stamped on its side is “CALCUTTA MINT 1900”
The front has an very detailed raised engraving depicting six Indian solders with guns, swords and one horse, the back has stamped lettering but has been dented as if it has been hit many times that they are very hard to make out, possibly one is WELLI.........,  another looks like G.G. SOFER and there is G.M.P stamped separately.
I wondered if it’s a seal or stamp of some kind, I think it’s too detailed for a paperweight and there are none on the internet.
Have you seen one before?
Thanks for your help.

Colin White,

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5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Dear Sir ,

You can very easily find out whether it is Gold or Bronze ( from any Gols Smith ) . There is world of difference , in the intrinsic value , between gold and bronze.

Colin said...

I will get it looked at to see what its made of but does any one know what it is ?
I will sell it if I knew what it was.
Thanks,
Colin.

Anonymous said...

Do you have a price range in mind?

Colin said...

Because I dont know what it is I am not sure what it might be worth but I am open to sensible offers.?

Anonymous said...

It's Now for sale on Ebay,
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Calcutta-mint-medal-seal-or-coin-die-india-1900-Very-detailed-raised-engraving-/180902224511?pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item2a1e9ce27f

Thanks,
Colin.