Temple Token Ramatanka Jagannath, Puri

Features

Location	India
Type	Spiritual tokens › Religious tokens
Years	1800-1947
Composition	Brass
Weight	8.7 g
Diameter	28 mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 74564
References	MIT# 368 Michael Mitchiner; 1998. Indian Tokens: Popular Religious and Secular Art, from the Ancient Period to the Present Day. Hawkins Publications, London, United Kingdom.

Obverse

(From Left to Right) Lord Balabhadra, Subhadra and Jagannath seated in Temple. Jagannath is one of the major gods of Hindu faith with temple based in Puri of Odisha (Orissa). Legend in Nagari below

Lettering: Sri Sri Jagannath Swami

Reverse

Ram Durbar with Rama, Sita, Hanuman

Edge

Plain

Comments

As per Mitch's Indian Tokens book, These temple tokens were made between 1800-1947. This coin is a type of Ramatanka which were minted in Bombay area. This particular coin is made by cast and some were silver washed.
Many varieties can be found here:
http://indiannumismatics.com/products.php?id=152

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
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ND (1800-1947)

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