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Lot No.388
AUC24
Princely States P S Collection
Auction Date: 10-04-2016
Silver
Janjira, Silver Rupee, Waphgaon Mint, struck originally in the domains of Holkars in upcountry Maharashtra, converted into local currency by applying a countermark of letter 'Ja' in a round incuse. The undertype is in the name of Shah Alam II and bears RY 12, with clear traces of the mint-name visible. Unlisted in major publications; 11.06g.
Very Fine+, Very Rare.
The small coastal enclave of Janjira freely countermarked circulating coins to appropriate them into its own monetary sphere. 'Ankushi' rupees of Pune mint, 'Shri-Sikka' rupees of Chakan and 'Chandori' rupees of Chandvad and Waphgaon were the more likely candidates. Amongst these the last are the rarest; here the undertype also shows a discernible mint-name makes this coin significant and desirable.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 8,000-10,000
Sold For :
Rs. 19,000
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