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Lot No.925
AUC24
Independent Kingdoms
Auction Date: 10-04-2016
Silver
Maratha Confederacy, Rupee, Dar al-Saroor Saharanpur Mint, in the name of Shah Alam II, AH 1218/RY 45, with prominent 'St Stephen's Cross' symbol on reverse, not listed in M&W, 10.98g.
Very Fine, Very Rare.
Maheshwari & Wiggins list other varieties of AH 1218/RY 45 combination as Maratha, but not this variety. The symbol of St Stephen's Cross on the reverse indicates the possibility that this variety was struck while Saharanpur was under the command of the French General Cullier Perron, who was employed by the Sindhias. Perron relinquished the command and handed over Saharanpur to the British in the 2nd Anglo-Maratha War.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 20,000-25,000
Sold For :
Rs. 30,000
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