“It was my first gold coin that I got for Rs 53,000. “I had bought the gold coin from a jewellery shop in 2018. The head of business development at Joint and Bone Care Hospital in DD Block has over 100 ancient Indian gold coins in his collection. Even now, he frequents the British Museum, which has a rich store of Indian coins. “A Chandragupta I lead coin is as valuable as a gold coin,” he said.

Source: The Telegraph January 09, 2026 12:47 UTC