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Lot No.495
AUC24
East India Company P S Collection
Auction Date: 10-04-2016
Copper
Bengal Presidency, unofficially struck light-weight copy of paisa of Sagar Mint, fixed RY 45, 2.76g.
Very Fine, Rare.
The copper issues of Farrukhabad, Banaras and Sagar mints were copied extensively for circulation in areas where there was a demand for small copper change, yet the government mechanisms could not fulfil due to low production numbers and difficult distribution over a vast area.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 5,000-7,000
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